as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarification
There was at least some clarification on Friday on team issues.
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Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Instead, most resident outreach has involved people seeking clarification about watering schedules and other rules.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Orange County’s Supervisor of Elections is asking for state clarification on how – and when – a vacant seat on the Board of County Commissioners will be filled.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The apparent discrepancy led Warren to seek clarification.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 May 2026
All infusions, tinctures, and syrups are crafted entirely in-house, sometimes requiring overnight clarification to achieve the perfect flavor and texture.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Small clarifications can prevent large amounts of unnecessary interpretation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Jannik Sinner‘s decision to bring a Gucci duffel bag onto Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2023 sparked a clarification on the WTA Tour‘s rules regarding what brands can appear on court.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
The department did not respond to an email seeking clarification.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Paul Newman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Instead, most resident outreach has involved people seeking clarification about watering schedules and other rules.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Orange County’s Supervisor of Elections is asking for state clarification on how – and when – a vacant seat on the Board of County Commissioners will be filled.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The apparent discrepancy led Warren to seek clarification.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 May 2026
All infusions, tinctures, and syrups are crafted entirely in-house, sometimes requiring overnight clarification to achieve the perfect flavor and texture.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Small clarifications can prevent large amounts of unnecessary interpretation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Jannik Sinner‘s decision to bring a Gucci duffel bag onto Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2023 sparked a clarification on the WTA Tour‘s rules regarding what brands can appear on court.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
The department did not respond to an email seeking clarification.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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That was also typical of childhood, when many strange and unsettling things were accepted without explanation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Literary criticism is lousy with interpretations of the significance of sexuality in this story, and for that matter, the significance of sexuality in James’ own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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When a senior leader is largely invisible, whether living behind closed doors, missing out on informal exchanges or silent in crucial conversations, the people around them make interpretations.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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