Definitions

P.I.

[pahy] / paɪ /

NOUN

private investigator

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry agent private detective private dick private eye private investigator sleuth

STRONG

detective gumshoe investigator

WEAK

Sherlock Holmes agent beagle bird dog bloodhound dick skip tracer sleuthhound snoop spotter

Example Sentences

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BBC Radio Wales pundits and former Wales strikers Helen Ward and Nathan Blake likened the 28-year-old's moustache to that of Magnum, P.I. actor Tom Selleck.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2024

NBC has scheduled fresh episodes of five scripted dramas, including "Magnum P.I.," newcomer "Found" and a Canadian series, "Transplant."

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2023

About 200 fans - wearing mustaches, sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts and Tigers caps - attended the game as part of Magnum P.I.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Mason’s war experiences and time spent observing others as a P.I. “give him a sort of empathy for the world,” Rhys said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2021

When Eleanor rang the doorbell, Magnum, P.I., answered.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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