detailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the listing—which was held by Courtney Oldham of Compass—stated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
In order to assess whether Trump’s lawsuit was valid, she ordered his personal attorneys and the DOJ to provide written explanations to the court detailing whether they were in conflict with each other.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“Scholars on both the left and right make comfortable livings detailing the pathologies of the poor without ever talking with a single poor person,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
For residents of border communities, the waivers have meant that DHS has released very little information detailing the massive infrastructure projects coming to their communities.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
She sent letters to my mother detailing her hardships: no washing machine, no car, no television, a backyard full of boulders and goats.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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