BLOW-BY-BLOW Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

blow-by-blow

adjective

ˈblō-bī-ˈblō

Definition of blow-by-blow

as in detailed

including many small descriptive features a blow-by-blow account of what had changed in her life since they last met

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Recent Examples of blow-by-blow Steinberg unpacks the blow-by-blow that led Disney to bench Kimmel — and the swift backlash that is still building in the creative community. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action. — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 The investors’ suit gives blow-by-blow details of how Spicer handled — and allegedly mishandled — each of 17 properties earmarked for large ADU projects. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 The announcement of Dean and Allie as the couple in Season Two is the latest example of Off Campus’ showrunner and development team making the show a distinct offering rather than a faithful blow-by-blow of the novels. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow-by-blow

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Adjective

As impeccably detailed as his movies can be, Anderson acknowledges that his method can still be a bit vague.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Easily one of the best Paul McCartney solo albums of the 21st century, The Boys of Dungeon Lane offers a detailed primer on the pop-culture and sociopolitical circumstances that set off the British Invasion and Beatlemania in the ’60s.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of detailed

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The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Platner’s top strategist, Dan Moraff, didn’t want to spring for a thorough background check, which can take weeks and cost around $20,000.

— Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
What followed is a thorough defense of the show, centered on the program’s core free speech rights to determine who to interview and when.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

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