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verb

past tense of detail

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective detailed differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of detailed are circumstantial, minute, and particular. While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

When might circumstantial be a better fit than detailed?

Although the words circumstantial and detailed have much in common, circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

In what contexts can minute take the place of detailed?

The words minute and detailed can be used in similar contexts, but minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

When could particular be used to replace detailed?

The meanings of particular and detailed largely overlap; however, particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of detailed
Adjective
In a clip shared with PEOPLE that pays tribute to a famous 1980s rom-com, a waitress at New York City's Katz's Deli reads off a customer’s comically detailed preferences. Erin Clements, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The second step would be for Brighton to come back to the city with detailed design plans for the rest of the property, including the residential component. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Messi posted a message on Instagram that detailed his emotions about the day. Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Ralph Russo also detailed reasons to be excited for every game. Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for detailed 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed
Adjective
  • The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Free Dance: Always a crowd favorite, the ice dancers will bring elegance, passion, and intricate choreography to the ice.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Millot was quickly interwoven into a side that played fast, intricate football, and established himself as a goalscoring midfielder to be feared.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Mayor Rudy Giuliani appointed Gregory Carro as a judge in 1998 on a salary of over $103,000 a year.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The thriller features De Niro as George Mullen, a former president who, in the wake of a devastating cyber attack, is appointed by the current president (Angela Bassett) to lead a commission tasked with finding who’s behind the attack.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Culkin is also nominated for a Golden Globe.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Joan Allen will play Mullen’s wife, Sheila, who’s been nominated to be a federal judge; Connie Britton will play Valerie Whitesell, Mullen’s former chief of staff; and Matthew Modine will play Richard Dreyer, the current speaker of the house.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • And, of course, visitors can expect some major holiday magic during Dollywood’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas, which Amusement Today listed among its Golden Ticket Awards Legends—the best of the best—in 2024, one of six Golden Ticket Awards that were garnered by Dollywood that go-round.
    Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s a look at 10 of the most interesting productions opening between now and the end of March, listed in alphabetical order.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In July 2023, the elections division began requiring that those seeking to restore their voting rights in Tennessee both go through the administrative voting rights restoration process and either be granted a pardon or court order restoring their full rights of citizenship.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, the Anker Power Bank, which has earned over 80,000 perfect ratings, will keep your device’s battery full on the go.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Zeppelin Reimagined The Palace, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford The latest of several Led Zeppelin tributes to hit Connecticut this winter, Zeppelin Reimagined adds elaborate visual effects to the performance of classic Zep songs.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
  • In July 2024, Beckman resigned as CEO after being pushed out by the board, which had discovered an elaborate deception, Venture Beat reported.
    Cyrus Farivar, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • American was responding to comments on X as numerous users posted there, as well as on Bluesky and Facebook.
    Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The operation in San Bartolo in Lima resulted in the arrest of three suspects, according to a video posted online by the Peruvian National Police.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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