blow-by-blow

adjective

ˈblō-bī-ˈblō How to pronounce blow-by-blow (audio)
Definition of blow-by-blownext
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 Here is the blow-by-blow account. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026 But the resulting blow-by-blow account neither clarifies much about what was going through their minds nor brings them to life as characters. — Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 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 For the blow-by-blow saga of my antivirus testing, please read the antivirus review. — PC Magazine, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for blow-by-blow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow-by-blow
  1. detailed
  2. thorough
  3. full
Adjective
  • The Star-Telegram emailed a TCU spokesperson a detailed list of DuBose’s allegations and asked for a response.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The scientists also want to gain a more detailed understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the decagon's clouds, hazes, winds and temperatures.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of detailed
Adjective
  • Medical experts say a thorough screening is critical to preventing deaths.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Most importantly, don’t be afraid to advocate for a thorough skin exam.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • In the current setup, teams select players that other teams leave unprotected and then must carry that player on their big-league roster for a full year.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of full

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“Blow-by-blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blow-by-blow. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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