ELABORATED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in enlarged

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verb

past tense of elaborate

as in evolved

to gradually become clearer or more detailed as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated

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Recent Examples of elaborated

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Both Kim and the company have not elaborated on how much was damaged. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Sheen elaborated on the status of their relationship in a Good Morning America interview with Michael Strahan in September 2025. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Neither Live Nation nor Richie's reps elaborated on the singer's condition. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Lee separately elaborated on the strategic rationale in a statement tied to the announcement. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026 On The View Tuesday, Vance elaborated on that mea culpa. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026 Laura Taylor, an engagement ring specialist at Lorel Diamonds, elaborated on the stone’s value to People. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Iwema elaborated on Beals’ sense of humor. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Perhaps because the photopolymer plate printing used to make it was already elaborated on in the best-selling 1993 novel The Club Dumas and its 1999 knockoff film adaptation, The Ninth Gate). — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated

Adjective

Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome make people vulnerable, while Turner syndrome and other genetic disorders affecting the aorta and aortic valve, place people at high risk of developing an enlarged aorta.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of enlarged

Verb

What began in 2017 as a record label and music publishing company that represents some of the hottest names in rap, like Sheck Wes and Don Toliver, has evolved into a veritable ecosystem around Scott’s artistic and commercial endeavors.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026
And just as mobile phone use evolved in Africa in different ways from other parts of the world, spawning earlier and more prolific adoption of digital payments, AI use and deployment will differ.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of evolved

Adjective

This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of stretched

Adjective

Thoughtful details like exaggerated seat cushions and lofty back pillows make this compact sectional especially inviting for movie marathons or your latest streaming obsession.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Proof that the country our parents carried in their voices, their food, their music, and their sacrifices was never exaggerated.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Verb

As their relationship has progressed, the couple continue to bring their romance further into the public eye.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Emma, 50, became Bruce’s caregiver as his condition progressed—FTD can cause a loss of motor skills, speech and language issues, and personality changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of progressed

Adjective

If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of magnified

Verb

Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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