as in explaining
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 demystifying
Ramakrishnan said that another important part of the work is demystifying quantum and ensuring that the public can understand what is happening as the ecosystem is built.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Well, Jimmy, thank you so much for coming on Galaxy Brain—talking about this, demystifying all of this.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The Civics Series is a three-part series to promote and increase civic knowledge and engagement through resource sharing and demystifying local government.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
The whole thing lends itself more to a conspirator’s corkboard than to a demystifying summary.
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Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
But Kidd Eynon hopes bringing people to the factory and demystifying the production process will help raise awareness of its gear and inspire those who ski locally to also shop locally.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.
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Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Well, Jimmy, thank you so much for coming on Galaxy Brain—talking about this, demystifying all of this.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The Civics Series is a three-part series to promote and increase civic knowledge and engagement through resource sharing and demystifying local government.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
The whole thing lends itself more to a conspirator’s corkboard than to a demystifying summary.
—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
But Kidd Eynon hopes bringing people to the factory and demystifying the production process will help raise awareness of its gear and inspire those who ski locally to also shop locally.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.
—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystifying
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.
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The rain and the plumbing disasters and the reservation-system crises and Richie’s inability to cancel anyone’s dinner all come right on top of one another, illustrating how frightening and overwhelming the day has become.
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While investors concentrate on NVIDIA's staggering growth rate, an even more revealing figure resides in its supply commitments, illustrating a calculated strategy to satisfy demand that skeptics argue may not be viable.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
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Employers Feel Like Nothing Works Rather than simplifying solutions, when employers express dissatisfaction, the usual response is to add more vendors and programs to the existing options.
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“Demystifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystifying. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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