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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2
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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3
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
Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As shown in the trailer, season 2 revolves around Fielder attempting to decrease fatalities in the airline industry by hosting elaborate roleplays for pilots.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
Bax did not elaborate on those cases where records were not released.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Numerous platforms have been built on the assumption that users have the time and technical expertise to navigate complex dashboards and elaborate functionalities.
—Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As shown in the trailer, season 2 revolves around Fielder attempting to decrease fatalities in the airline industry by hosting elaborate roleplays for pilots.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
During last week’s The Hollywood Reporter cover story, Ramsey elaborated on their feelings about parting ways (in the workplace, at least) with Pascal.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
Bax did not elaborate on those cases where records were not released.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate
Adjective
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The teen, who hails from the English city of Chelmsford, underwent more detailed scans at his follow-up appointment, when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain — a diffuse glioma, stage 4.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These operations have been executed using detailed and comprehensive intelligence ensuring lethal effects against the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Straightforward shapes like circles and triangles become intricate and complex in his treatments, enticing viewers and demanding to be examined closely.—
Stephanie Rudig,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The ornate dress married sheer dressing with a romantic sensibility, featuring a flowing skirt and sleeveless bodice with intricate mesh work.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The incident reportedly unfolded in Pyramiden – an Arctic town in the archipelago of Svalbard – in late April.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales is coming off a very complicated year.—
Blanche Marcel,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Admittedly, the show started to lose some momentum in later seasons as subplots and shifting relationships became more complicated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Employees who don’t take full advantage of it are missing out on an average of $1,336 each year, which could add up to $42,855 over 20 years assuming an average annual return of 4.5%, according to Vanguard and a 2015 Financial Engines research report.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The full number of health and human services agency full-time positions would be 8,075.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Deadly weather outbreak was a derecho, AccuWeather says The line of severe weather stretching from the south-central U.S. through upstate New York evolved into a derecho on April 29, according to AccuWeather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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