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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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
Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Instead of elaborate tables with glazed ham, roasted lamb, carefully prepared sides and desserts that take hours to prepare, families today opt for simpler, more relaxed meals that emphasize convenience, connection and less stress.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
When the detective asked what happened, the girl was upset, embarrassed, and didn’t want to elaborate.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Through its elaborate culinary retreats in the Kenyan bush, guests team up with an array of cooks to collect edible plants in a combination master class and gathering mission.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Instead of elaborate tables with glazed ham, roasted lamb, carefully prepared sides and desserts that take hours to prepare, families today opt for simpler, more relaxed meals that emphasize convenience, connection and less stress.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The agency did not elaborate on the hiker’s injuries.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
When the detective asked what happened, the girl was upset, embarrassed, and didn’t want to elaborate.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate
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The teen, who hails from the English city of Chelmsford, underwent more detailed scans at his follow-up appointment, when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain — a diffuse glioma, stage 4.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These operations have been executed using detailed and comprehensive intelligence ensuring lethal effects against the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Across extremely varied and challenging environments, the intricate stories of penguin species—such as rockhoppers, gentoos, macaronis and Magellanic—are unveiled.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Princess of Wales is coming off a very complicated year.—
Blanche Marcel,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Admittedly, the show started to lose some momentum in later seasons as subplots and shifting relationships became more complicated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Deadly weather outbreak was a derecho, AccuWeather says The line of severe weather stretching from the south-central U.S. through upstate New York evolved into a derecho on April 29, according to AccuWeather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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