1
as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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2
as in developed
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated (on)
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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French skincare brand Bioderma is also science driven, and also co-developed with derms—but at a more drugstore-friendly price.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Lanvin, its founder developed 23 shades of blue at her dye factory in Nanterre, one of which was applied to the curtains and seats at the Daunou theater in Paris, one of many decoration projects done in concert with Armand-Albert Rateau.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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An epic milestone and an emotional finale colored the Angels-Rockies game on Saturday night at Coors Field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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The adjustable straps are lightly padded, and the entire device only weighs 11 pounds with an empty bag.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smith rushed home another score during the third quarter, and the Golden Bulls only padded their insurmountable lead.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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