1
: standing by itself : separate, unconnected
especially
: not sharing any wall with another building
a house with a detached garage
2
: exhibiting an aloof objectivity usually free from prejudice or self-interest
a detached observer
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Examples of detached in a Sentence
The house has a detached garage.
a detached observer at company parties, taking it all in and saying very little
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The families later learned through their teens’ text messages that the two decided to park in the detached garage that the Lees mostly used for storage, Merle explained.
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Take their approach to motherhood: While Cleo seems almost blinded by her devotion to her sons, Maddie is more detached from her teenage son, Seth.
—Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 26 July 2024
The impressive property also features a long, gated driveway, a home theater, and a detached guest house and recording studio, per the listing, which was held by Branden Williams and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates.
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Take their approach to motherhood: While Cleo seems almost blinded by her devotion to her sons, Maddie is more detached from her teenage son, Seth.
—Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 26 July 2024
The impressive property also features a long, gated driveway, a home theater, and a detached guest house and recording studio, per the listing, which was held by Branden Williams and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Detached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detached. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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detached
adjective
de·tached
di-ˈtacht 
1
: not joined or connected : separate
a detached house
2
: aloof entry 2, unconcerned, impartial
a detached attitude
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