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
  • The set is made of pom fabric and has adorable seashell detailing.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • These dark brown linen-blend pants with floral detailing around the hem.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Keep things sweet in this open-back one-piece with fluttery detailing.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 13 May 2022
  • The bright, floral detailing will add a touch of style to any dish your mom makes.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 6 Dec. 2022
  • That’s why her swimwear pieces have such special and unique detailing.
    — Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • Choose from silver paired with black, red, or blue detailing.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2020
  • Check out this style with criss-cross detailing that shoppers say can be dressed up or down.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The detailing and the wood finish are just the icing on the cake.
    — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
  • Attached to the bag was a long black strap with floral detailing.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • Inside, the house is full of handsome rooms and fine detailing.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2020
  • The retro-looking white sneakers have suede detailing and a splash of plum wine in the back.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
  • These high-rise jeans are a favorite of Gray’s, and are all down to the detailing.
    — Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 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
  • This new line, though, offers bigger kits with greater detailing.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • What makes the guides so helpful is the tremendous detailing of what to expect.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Leave it to the flange detailing and wide track arms to make its mark in your interiors.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Crawford wore an ivory silk dress with black detailing and a plunging neckline.
    — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • For fall, a loafer pump with buckle detailing and contrast stitch pump are among the highlights.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The loose-fitting skirt had a thigh-high slit and included even more sheer detailing.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The supermodel wore a safe-for-work black look, which turned sexy with sheer detailing.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Burd, 37, wore black dress pants, a white suit jacket, and black patent leather dress shoes with gold detailing.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • The pointed toe kept the shape sleek, while short side zippers with leather pulls added a bit of hardware detailing.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • Now the Starion has the tidy look and the classy detailing of a driver's car.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This perfectly pink jacket with green detailing along the cuffs and neck looks stunning all on its own.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The better detailing is upfront with the splitter and in the rear wing, which is adjustable.
    — Sal Vaglica, Car and Driver, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Each drop will build on these basics, slowly ramping up the detailing and design codes.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

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