detail work

noun

: decorative work or work done using small pieces
Use a small paintbrush for the detail work.

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But then the detail work that a camera can capture — specific fabrics, patterns, how just the right color reads onscreen — can be an essential component of film storytelling. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2024 After vacuuming the couch's surface, remove the cushions and begin detail work. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 In terms of weight, the suit wasn’t terribly lighter than what Farrell wore when naked in Episode 1, the key difference just being the detail work required of the skin. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024 With the characters’ dramatic stage rarely permitted such inky blacks, viewers will see far more of the intricate detail work of the stone, furniture, and costumes. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 16 June 2024 The Falcon itself has some impressive detail work, including a cockpit, satellite dish, and cannons. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 But thanks to the expert detail work—those gloves!—this piece from the spring 2024 couture collection would bring a bit of (very welcome) pizzazz. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 The tromp l’oeil dress looks like a strapless number worn over a black bra, which is where the detail work shined. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024 That’s because the speed machine, which is named after the automaker’s founder, Jesko von Koenigsegg, somehow manages to look both elegant and muscular thanks to the shiny detail work. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024

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“Detail work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detail%20work. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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