How to Use detailing in a Sentence

detailing

noun
  • It was built in the high-end style of the day with brick detailing and a slate roof.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2021
  • Look on the north side at the break in the anodized detailing.
    — Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2021
  • These high-rise jeans are a favorite of Gray’s, and are all down to the detailing.
    — Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The detailing didn't stop there, as the cloth greenery wrapped around the waistline of Nicole's dress.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The bright, floral detailing will add a touch of style to any dish your mom makes.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The $2,780 pants featured oversized detailing, from the belt loops to the pockets, and of course, the eye-catching fly.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Also unique to the Black Badge is a set of 21-inch wheels with carbon detailing.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The better detailing is upfront with the splitter and in the rear wing, which is adjustable.
    — Sal Vaglica, Car and Driver, 21 Jan. 2023
  • What to Consider The ruched detailing is only on the side.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • What makes the guides so helpful is the tremendous detailing of what to expect.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • To echo the detailing on the main floor, Sass designed a board-and-batten wall treatment in the new bathroom.
    — Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Deep red with gold detailing, the chunky bottle is made of hearty glass, and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
    — Hannah Rimm, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Inside, the house is full of handsome rooms and fine detailing.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2020
  • But one of the great joys of working on this show is the detailing of the costumes and props and production design.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why her swimwear pieces have such special and unique detailing.
    — Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • The deep V-neck shows a subtle amount of skin, while the detailing at the chest adds flattering support.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • What to Consider Some may find the floral detailing on the top and bottom of the sole to be a little too much.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Check out this style with criss-cross detailing that shoppers say can be dressed up or down.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Keep things sweet in this open-back one-piece with fluttery detailing.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 13 May 2022
  • The accent wall from the 1930s, which had been painted over, was recreated down to the gold leaf detailing.
    — oregonlive, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Built around 1929, the house has arched doorways and wooden detailing on the ceiling.
    — E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The frilly cap sleeves and relaxed fit complement the sweet Swiss dot detailing.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Demos wore a checkered suit, while Shahi donned a slinky metallic dress with a thigh-high slit and off-the-shoulder detailing.
    — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • His wife, the actor Cheryl Hines, wore an off-the-shoulder black dress with feather detailing.
    — Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Speaking of pom poms, this sage green duvet cover set is adorned with them on the hem of the cover and shams for cozy detailing.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2022
  • This set of two sparkling catch-all boxes has an eye-catching geode print with splashy foil detailing.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Olivia had so many iconic looks on the Sour tour, and some of the detailing in them were bows or little ruffles or tulle fabric.
    — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The collar of the long-sleeve jacket, with zipper detailing, also included contrasting fabric on the collar.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Each piece was finished with rivet-free detailing to facilitate recycling at the end of its lifecycle.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025

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