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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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
Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
But getting back to more of a Bratz aesthetic, the company added more articulation and more elaborate, fashion-forward outfits.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
The statement did not elaborate on the reasons for the recall.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
American pit bull terriers aren’t known for having elaborate coats of fur.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
But getting back to more of a Bratz aesthetic, the company added more articulation and more elaborate, fashion-forward outfits.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Verb
Her termination letter, obtained by the Miami Herald, did not elaborate.
—Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
The statement did not elaborate on the reasons for the recall.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate
Adjective
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But the attempt to throw a lifeline to the fossil fuel industry could be too little, too late, as detailed in this New Yorker article by Bill McKibben.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Here is a detailed outlook for when the Bills return for training camp in late July.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This requires clear expectations, thorough documentation, and measuring success by deliverables rather than desk time.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Allen recommends familiarizing yourself with your state’s requirements and keeping thorough documentation of your health and employment.—
Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Roseanne Cash Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport Roseanne Cash and her longtime performing partner (and husband) John Leventhal play the intricate, rustically ornate Westport Country Playhouse.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The episode unfolded around 7:15 a.m. on June 30 in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Fans will see the events of water polo and diving unfold in the Singapore Sports Hub’s OCBC Aquatic Centre.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That stark reality, Wood said, was part of what compelled him to write the book Among the lessons Wood discusses are the importance of healthy communication, the role of community support and the insights drawn from his own complicated relationship with his father.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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While these may seem a bit too complicated for children, the kit is specifically designed for budding engineers aged 8 to 14 and includes easy-to-understand, age-appropriate instructions.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The district has tried to be conservative on replacing items as efforts to form a fire territory complicate issues of investment and ownership.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Certainly tariffs are adding to economic uncertainty and complicate decision-making for the Federal Reserve.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Marriages end, children’s circumstances change, family businesses evolve, and tax laws shift.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The former 3-star recruit from Georgia soon evolved into the team’s most dynamic playmaker on defense until a season-ending knee injury against Ole Miss.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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