as in to explain
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 demystify
That said, your book does a great job of demystifying the terms and camera settings needed to capture the night sky by breaking it down into individual projects, each of which adds to the user skill set and confidence over time.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Despite the mixed response, Papalia remains focused on her mission of demystifying the interview process for the millions of people who feel unprepared.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
That kind of information can be demystified and made more accessible through her working merging science and the arts to create films that communicate this in a nontraditional way.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
The goal is to demystify the cost structure of coffee and invite customers into a conversation about fairness and accountability.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Despite the mixed response, Papalia remains focused on her mission of demystifying the interview process for the millions of people who feel unprepared.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
That kind of information can be demystified and made more accessible through her working merging science and the arts to create films that communicate this in a nontraditional way.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
The goal is to demystify the cost structure of coffee and invite customers into a conversation about fairness and accountability.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Paige Bueckers explained her unexpected absence against the Connecticut Sun earlier this week.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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But in past comments, Huang had explained to Trump and others how selling chips to China is good for America.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This story has been updated to clarify the number of cameras at Wayne State.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The amendment clarifies that if a president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president immediately assumes the presidency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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For example, as illustrated in my analysis here, after accounting for market volatility, generating nearly $500,000 a year in pre-tax income for 45 years would require a $15,000,000 starting retirement portfolio.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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And Breakfast No one’s experience better illustrates Harrisonburg’s magnetic pull than that of Becca and Joel Graham.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Each of these leaders demonstrates how a clear sense of purpose can lead to tangible, world-changing impact.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the United States-Canada operation in the Bering Sea aimed to demonstrate the resolve of the two allies in deterring and defeating adversaries that threaten their homelands in the Arctic.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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To simplify bookings, the studio uses Mariana Tek, which allows the studio to have its own app within a larger app.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its minimalist design, the turntable also aims to simplify record playback: There are no buttons or switches—only a small, removable puck.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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