1
as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
elaborate festivities for the 200th anniversary of the town's founding
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as in thorough
including many small descriptive features
the elaborate world known as Middle Earth that J.R.R. Tolkien created in his richly imagined novels
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
plans for a huge mall that will actually be an elaborate center for sports, entertainment, and shopping
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Recent Examples of elaborate
Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
Even the elaborate martial-arts-proximate combat, whether involving humans or robots, feels routine and underimagined.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025
The Israeli military said Thursday’s round of airstrikes targeted Tehran and other areas of Iran, without elaborating.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
If so, why would the perpetrator(s) go through the trouble of staging an elaborate scene, complete with love letters, a calling card and the intimate poses?
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
Even the elaborate martial-arts-proximate combat, whether involving humans or robots, feels routine and underimagined.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Verb
The embassy did not elaborate and did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Associated Press.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025
The Israeli military said Thursday’s round of airstrikes targeted Tehran and other areas of Iran, without elaborating.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate
Adjective
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Pros: Deep tech focus, detailed job filters and trusted by major tech employers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The Women’s European Championship gets under way on Wednesday and our writers have spent recent months studying the teams to bring you detailed guides for all of the 16 competing nations.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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When developing a data infrastructure for healthcare, your first task is thorough planning and design.—
Salman Shahid,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The formula provides a gorgeous lather and gives my hair and scalp a thorough cleanse without leaving my strands feeling stripped.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Sharper, higher quality steel blades are manufactured by a Swiss company specializing in intricate watch components, and the program lets each attendee choose their own mix of blades and accessories.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The brand scouts artisans around the world who specialize in various techniques, from intricate embroidery to weaving, beadwork and tailoring.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Combine that with four extra days on the water and a rising desperation for land, perishable food and cell service and the only thing that can unfold is pure chaos.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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That meant disseminating the pertinent information got to the right people more quickly and efficiently as the draft process unfolded.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Many of the children have trauma and complicated needs, and one of the responses may be to run away.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Over and over, Victor argues for the emotional experience of suffering, that recovering from terrible trauma is genuinely complicated.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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For full ticketing details, visit frontiertouring.com/kelseaballerini.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Could the bond sell-off complicate the House’s budget negotiations?—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The moves challenge the traditional U.S. security role and complicate Africa's geopolitical landscape as Washington steps back.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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But fans in Connecticut and beyond quickly fell in love with their dynamic as TikTok dances evolved into lengthy live streams, and their relationship goes even deeper when the cameras aren’t on.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Passive income has evolved beyond real estate and dividend stocks and there are now new paths like digital products and YouTube channels that are worth exploring.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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