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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Andrew Zimmer, PhD, a geospatial scientist at ORNL, elaborated that buildings are used to identify what is essentially a demographic fingerprint. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Xi’s answer, offered in 2021 and elaborated since, is the party’s self-revolution. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 In a previous interview with People on July 29, the Queen of Country Pop elaborated on missing the ceremony. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026 In a separate tweet thread, Coxon elaborated on his motivation. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026 At a press conference last month, the governor elaborated on those views. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 Authorities cited the department’s General Order 25, which addresses rules of conduct, but has not elaborated, WSOC reported. — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Parton elaborated on her acrylic nail playing in an episode of Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk experience in 2021, sharing that her nails are actually credited on the 9 to 5 soundtrack. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 During her virtual appearance for the Dollywood ride, Parton elaborated on her health issues. — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated

Adjective

According to the Mayo Clinic, finasteride is a prescription medication used to treat hair loss in men and an enlarged prostate.

— James Powel, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
One enlarged version consumed 120 watts while producing 42 milliliters of water per minute.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of enlarged

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Since its inception in 2019, HKDF has evolved into a vibrant hub for denim enthusiasts, offering diverse perspectives, networking opportunities and immersive experiences.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
What began as a casual weekly lunch for Jaxon Smith and his friends quickly evolved into a lifeline for local men.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 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

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When Hunt ran against Cornyn and Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate race, the contest grew increasingly bitter as the primary unfolded.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Perez Hilton’s family is clearing up some false reports tied to the blogger’s recovery from a self-harm incident that unfolded on TikTok last month.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfolded

Adjective

Andrew Tate, however, testified last week that much of the image was exaggerated entertainment and marketing.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Designers have been adding some edge and modernity to the style by designing pumps with an exaggerated pointed toe and lower-cut vamps that reveal more of the foot.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Verb

Jake Jurewicz, chief executive and co-founder of Blue Energy, pointed out that the partnership has progressed from technology selection to NRC permitting in only a few months.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
As the technology has progressed at a rapid clip, Congress has refrained from imposing rules or funding ways for people to successfully adjust to the potential changes from AI.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressed

Adjective

Lunar eclipses are also completely safe to view with the naked eye, or even through a pair of binoculars of a telescope, which will offer a magnified view of the moon as Earth's shadow sweeps across its cratered landscape.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of magnified

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