1
as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case
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2
as in patrol
a small military unit with a special task or function
the general sent a detachment ahead to scout the enemy's position
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3
as in coldness
the absence of emotional involvement
his detachment allowed him a clearer perspective on the child custody case
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Recent Examples of detachment
His Leo makes little effort to fit in, and he’s resented all the more for his lofty detachment.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
There’s a moral sleight of hand in this business — a way of justifying detachment as professionalism.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Burnout is often rooted in chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of detachment from work or life responsibilities.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 24 June 2025
Beyond immediate satisfaction and work performance, this weekend habit addresses critical aspects of modern well-being by providing psychological detachment from work concerns, which is essential for preventing burnout.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
There’s a moral sleight of hand in this business — a way of justifying detachment as professionalism.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Burnout is often rooted in chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of detachment from work or life responsibilities.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 24 June 2025
Beyond immediate satisfaction and work performance, this weekend habit addresses critical aspects of modern well-being by providing psychological detachment from work concerns, which is essential for preventing burnout.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachment
Noun
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There is no Mount Olympus of objectivity where a Mandarin class of wise people have no feelings about their society.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Government control over scientific publishing would significantly compromise research quality by prioritizing political agendas over scientific objectivity.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
Noun
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By the end of 2017, body cameras — a tool for both accountability and investigation — were in use for all Chicago Police Department patrol officers, which allows jurors and courtroom observers to watch, to some extent, a police shooting unfold.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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However, that claim could not be verified, with the judge ruling that the animal patrol officer did not adequately look to see if food and water were provided and if the horses were properly fenced on the property while performing a welfare check on May 7, according to court records.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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For straight-size consumers, Heinen says this exclusion reinforces the illusion of neutrality.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals Combining neutrality with style, the Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals are a multifaceted addition to any summer wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Kansas City Kansas City firefighters rescued 23 people from vehicles stranded in high water Wednesday night and Thursday morning, battalion chief Michael Hopkins said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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The unit is self-sufficient, with a Menlo Park battalion chief serving as team manager, a logistics specialist handling food, water, and transportation, and additional support personnel, Schlice said.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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In the play’s most striking image, the dead sit in the Grover’s Corners graveyard in rows—rather like a theatre audience—watching the living with quiet dispassion.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2024
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Nell shows a remarkable understanding of the song, a sense of dispassion that is both beautiful and chilling.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2024
Noun
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
Noun
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The specialist outlet The War Zone reported in late June that Kadena Air Base is expected to host two squadrons of F-15EX jets, each operating 18 aircraft.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Lex Luthor attempts to persuade the U.S. government to allow his own personal army of Raptors (a squadron of soldiers in mechanized flight suits) and his two cohorts, the Engineer (María Gabriela de Faría) and Ultraman, to take Superman in for interrogation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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The local child trauma unit and homicide investigation squad are supporting detectives with their investigation.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Díaz has the potential to be Mané 2.0—an expensive player who won’t address the squad’s structural issues in the long term.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Detachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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