detailing

noun

de·tail·ing ˈdē-ˌtāl-iŋ

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: the act, process, or result of detailing something: such as

: small design elements

It's subtle, like detailing on an expensive suit.—

Patricia Leigh Brown

About a thousand people are crammed into the Cabaret Metro, a funky old theater with a balcony overlooking a ballroom floor and a grand stage trimmed with wedding-cake detailing.—

Doug Simmons

The unsophisticated nature of the detailing and construction indicates that these chairs were made by an untrained craftsman, but over-all they suggest an awareness of high style furniture.—

Page Talbott

: the reporting or recounting of details in describing something

… a bit too much detailing of Strauss's marital relations …—

Judith Crist

The above is not a precise detailing of the Japanese consensus; public opinion varies widely, …—

Paul Blustein

Peccavi is billed as "a haven for the health-conscious gourmet," but I found the detailing of calories per dish and the abstemiousness of even the salads to be the sort of penance I'd rather not repeat.—

Andy Birsh

: the meticulous cleaning and refurbishing of an automobile

While some owners prefer to clean their own vehicle, a complete auto detailing may be worth the cost, especially when done by professionals.—

Doug Bonderud

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Chappell also eschewed the yellow button heels for a pair of round-toed yellow and black boots with turquoise detailing from John Fluevog. Inside the ceremony, Chappell changed into her second couture look of the evening. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 Will Smith attended as a presenter and donned an all-black suit with silver detailing and black sunglasses. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 The actress’ one-shoulder, asymmetric dress featured allover black lace with floral detailing throughout and a scalloped neckline. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025 Her singer-songwriter daughter ditched the prints for a white turtleneck top with laser-cut detailing teamed with black parachute trousers, a metallic red belt, a bold red lip and black strappy shoes. —

Hedy Phillips, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for detailing