as in explained
to make plain or understandable
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Recent Examples of demystified
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
And the artist Paul Chan demystified calculus.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Just as early Internet adopters demystified that technology, these innovators excel at turning complex AI into practical tools, empowering companies, communities and individuals to adapt and thrive.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Alec Treffers, whose Instagram account focuses on motherhood, healthy food and fitness, demystified what goes into creating multiple posts a day while parenting her two young children.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
And the artist Paul Chan demystified calculus.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Just as early Internet adopters demystified that technology, these innovators excel at turning complex AI into practical tools, empowering companies, communities and individuals to adapt and thrive.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Alec Treffers, whose Instagram account focuses on motherhood, healthy food and fitness, demystified what goes into creating multiple posts a day while parenting her two young children.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystified
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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ChristianaCare officials clarified he was not fired before the alleged shooting.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Allman Brothers Band’s makeup illustrated the group’s sense of inclusivity.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The film has been inspired by Japan’s famous classical illustrated scrolls.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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The new Hermès maintains that charm — on the upper floors, the rooms come in all different sizes — but has simplified the layout to eliminate dead ends, and allow visitors to circulate more easily.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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