How to Use detail in a Sentence

detail

1 of 2 noun
  • We admired the detail of the artist's work.
  • They designed every detail of the house.
  • The job requires attention to detail.
  • The book includes a wealth of detail on living conditions aboard ships at that time.
  • You left out an important detail about their new baby: is it a girl or boy?
  • Every detail of the wedding was carefully planned.
  • The novel is full of historical detail.
  • The novel is full of historical details.
  • The article provides further details.
  • Here are the details on how to vote.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Full details of the trade here.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Noem claimed not to know details about the case.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The details of the deals struck with Iran are not yet clear.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But here are more of the baby name details.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Full details for all those shows will be revealed soon.
    Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • But the details of that work were fairly sparse.
    ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
  • Trump did not share details of the framework.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Shuter is not bothered by such pesky details.
    Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
  • Don’t forget to wipe the cracks in the detail of your doors.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Full details for all those shows will be revealed soon.
    Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
  • Check its social pages for more details.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Each of us will soon share more details on the new structure with our groups.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 May 2026
  • And a few details always change.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Ask for more detail if required.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Read details of the case below.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But here’s a very crucial detail.
    Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • Kim shared more details in a blog post, per Bustle.
    Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • To this day, details of what happened to Keaton are scarce.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But the details of L’s case were striking.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Estes said the detail about a ride home was incorrect.
    Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025

detail

2 of 2 verb
  • The book details the series of events that led to the tragedy.
  • The Army has detailed him to investigate the complaints.
  • She wrote a letter detailing her complaints.
  • Min didn’t detail these pieces.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
  • His memo then detailed the three key strategies to achieve that.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The records do not detail what happened next.
    Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Koch details how to clean your kitchen sink drain, as well as how to clear out any clogs.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • The report did not detail whose blood was found or where in the house it was found.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • One of my prompts on the app detailed my phobia of snails in detail.
    Isoke Atiba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The report does not detail how the money and the card were lost.
    Ashley Paul, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • His bride wore a satin gown with crystal belt detailing.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The two new trades are detailed here, while the waiver moves are listed here.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • We weren't detailed enough, too many mistakes, too many penalties.
    Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • It was not detailed in the affidavit.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The health system this week is publicly detailing its plans for the first time.
    Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Small sequin detailing in white featured on the bow as well.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Her thesis detailed the first five years of study at the Gombe reserve.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The dart detailing on these boho-chic flares sets them apart from your standard jeans.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Police have not yet detailed the causes of the crashes.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Here’s our story that detailed the rift between the two agencies.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
  • Horrific wounds across the body detailed a map of torture.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The person did not detail the subject of the meetings.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • The sleek, all-white design is made even more eye-catching thanks to the lace detailing.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Coles detailed his life growing up in Jacksonville.
    Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • Coles detailed his life growing up in Jacksonville.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • The release also did not detail any fiscal impact that the change might have.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • There is also a museum on site that details his life and work available to see for free.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Cozy weighted blanket Get her car detailed.
    Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The extent of his injuries and path to recovery was not detailed.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Black corset lace detailing was also included at the back of the dress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

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