How to Use detailing in a Sentence

detailing

noun
  • Olivia von Halle slippers with playful feather detailing.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022
  • With wood grain detailing, the toaster has seven toast shading levels and can even defrost before toasting.
    Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The island features clean lines, raised wood cabinet detailing, a wooden cutting board, and oodles of space.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022
  • For the dinner, the pop star wore a full-length floral gown, featuring gold detailing, pleating, ballooned sleeves, and a modest train.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2022
  • The larger of two living rooms opens onto a ground-floor veranda through double doors with period detailing.
    New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • Plus, it's got reflective detailing around the edges of the heel cup and toe box to increase your visibility in low light conditions.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
  • Riley was also dressed to the nines, donning a monochromatic look consisting of a black long-sleeve dress with a mock neck and black floral detailing, black gloves and black slides.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The dress also included beaded, sheer detailing along its thigh-high slit, and Gomez completed the look in hoop earrings and a half-up hairstyle.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022
  • The watch comes in its original box: a bespoke presentation case in Cartier signature red with gold detailing.
    Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Made with 400 quetzal feathers and gold detailing, the headdress is known for its intricate feather artistry, says Restall.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
  • The beautiful shoe’s detailing includes red stitching at the back and an understated criss-cross on the front of the Napa leather exterior.
    Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Accompanying this top was a lengthy skirt–both of these pieces featured eloquent detailing that Pucci is often associated with.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The intricate detailing was made by pouring liquid gold into a mold of 41 mushroom petals before placing the conflict-free natural diamonds on each petal by hand.
    Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 July 2022
  • For a masculine touch—and easy visual interest—look no further than wood detailing, like in this Montana teenager's room designed by Kylee Shintaffer.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022
  • This coffee table has taken TikTok by storm thanks to its iridescent design and colorful detailing, which social media users have fallen in love with.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
  • Lopez's custom gown by Lauren — who is also a Bronx, N.Y., native — featured cap sleeves, an open-back cutout and a flowing train with ruffle detailing.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022
  • These high-rise jeans are a favorite of Gray’s, and are all down to the detailing.
    Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The detailing didn't stop there, as the cloth greenery wrapped around the waistline of Nicole's dress.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The bright, floral detailing will add a touch of style to any dish your mom makes.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The $2,780 pants featured oversized detailing, from the belt loops to the pockets, and of course, the eye-catching fly.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The better detailing is upfront with the splitter and in the rear wing, which is adjustable.
    Sal Vaglica, Car and Driver, 21 Jan. 2023
  • What to Consider The ruched detailing is only on the side.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • What makes the guides so helpful is the tremendous detailing of what to expect.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • But one of the great joys of working on this show is the detailing of the costumes and props and production design.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why her swimwear pieces have such special and unique detailing.
    Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • The deep V-neck shows a subtle amount of skin, while the detailing at the chest adds flattering support.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • What to Consider Some may find the floral detailing on the top and bottom of the sole to be a little too much.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Check out this style with criss-cross detailing that shoppers say can be dressed up or down.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Built around 1929, the house has arched doorways and wooden detailing on the ceiling.
    E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022

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