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detail

[dih-teyl, dee-teyl, dih-teyl, dee-teyl] / dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl, dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl /
NOUN
feature, specific aspect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article design element fact part plan schedule structure thing
STRONG
ABCs accessory component count cue dope factor fraction item minutia nicety nitty-gritty particular peculiarity point portion respect singularity specialty specification technicality trait trivia triviality
WEAK
brass tacks chapter and verse circumstantiality fine point meat and potatoes minor point nuts and bolts
Antonyms
STRONG
entirety generality generalization whole
NOUN
military troop
Synonyms
STRONG
KP army assignment body detachment duty fatigue force organization party squad unit
WEAK
kitchen police special force
Antonyms
STRONG
spirit
WEAK
whole
VERB
specify, make clear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze delineate depict describe enumerate lay out portray recount relate reveal set forth spell out stipulate summarize tell uncover
STRONG
catalog circumstantiate communicate designate elaborate embellish epitomize exhibit individualize itemize narrate particularize produce recapitulate recite rehearse report show specialize spread
WEAK
fly speck get down to brass tacks quote chapter and verse sweat details
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal confuse cover hide mix up suppress
STRONG
simplify
WEAK
misrepresent withhold
VERB
assign specific task
Synonyms
STRONG
allocate appoint charge commission delegate detach send
Antonyms
STRONG
keep
WEAK
hide misrepresent suppress withhold

Example Sentences

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That Jobsian dedication to detail is back atop Apple.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The chemistry of the ensemble, the great strength of Mayer’s revival, beautifully balances blazing showmanship with character-rich detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Researchers have created a powerful new imaging method that reveals far more detail about ultrafast events in the microscopic world than ever before.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

She still remembers the day in detail - how ordinarily it began.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As the court hashed over each detail of the leaflets, the judge and the Nazi lawyer focused on Helmuth, firing question after question at him.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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