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Recent Examples of elaborated
Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
In a new interview with BBC Two, Collins elaborated on the chronic ailments that previously prompted him to retire from performing following Genesis’ final tour in 2022.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn elaborated on the drama around his 2022 wedding in his Instagram Stories.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
None, however, elaborated on what orders were considered unlawful.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 14 Jan. 2026
All of this feels either cut off or elaborated on in a magical thinking way; nothing feels objective.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez elaborated on the tension between yearning and payoff.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In an interview on Netflix’s Tudum site, show creators Matt and Ross Duffer elaborated on the ending for Heaton’s character.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Underscoring the growing synergies between luxury and hospitality, the space will house a Café Dior with an exclusive menu elaborated by Anne-Sophie Pic.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The two studio leaders who spoke during an Xbox livestream event elaborated that its representation of Japan mixes modern and traditional, rural and urban.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
In a new interview with BBC Two, Collins elaborated on the chronic ailments that previously prompted him to retire from performing following Genesis’ final tour in 2022.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn elaborated on the drama around his 2022 wedding in his Instagram Stories.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
None, however, elaborated on what orders were considered unlawful.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 14 Jan. 2026
All of this feels either cut off or elaborated on in a magical thinking way; nothing feels objective.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez elaborated on the tension between yearning and payoff.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In an interview on Netflix’s Tudum site, show creators Matt and Ross Duffer elaborated on the ending for Heaton’s character.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Underscoring the growing synergies between luxury and hospitality, the space will house a Café Dior with an exclusive menu elaborated by Anne-Sophie Pic.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Adjective
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If conservative treatments fail, more invasive options — such as surgery to remove enlarged tonsils — may be considered, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What started as a simple marketing experiment, Torelli said, evolved into one of the most recognizable Hooters social media accounts in the country.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Planktic calcifiers only evolved about 200 million years ago, and spread through the world’s oceans about 150 million years ago.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What was lost The stretch of South Dallas outside downtown where the operation unfolded contains several organizations that serve people who are homeless, including The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, The Stewpot and OurCalling.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Visit our website Abroad, the same logic has unfolded with fewer restraints.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In these cases, plaintiffs’ attorneys direct clients to adjacent doctors and facilities to generate false or exaggerated diagnoses for the sole purpose of inflating potential settlements and jury verdicts.—
Elizabeth Heck,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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That belief, when a player’s career is winding down, sometimes leads to an exaggerated sense of self, conflicting with others’ perceptions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Capabilities have progressed so rapidly that in the year between the first and second report, the authors published two interim updates in response to major changes.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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As January progressed, even a possible title charge was in the back of Villa minds.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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My political thought developed at a different time than my father’s, with different influences.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Blanco omitted a shirt under his black suit but wore a dazzling silver necklace and coordinating embellished loafers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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