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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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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the elaborateness of the parade is such that a virtual army of people spend the whole year working on it
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Recent Examples of elaborate
Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As shown in the trailer, season 2 revolves around Fielder attempting to decrease fatalities in the airline industry by hosting elaborate roleplays for pilots.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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
Numerous platforms have been built on the assumption that users have the time and technical expertise to navigate complex dashboards and elaborate functionalities.
—Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As shown in the trailer, season 2 revolves around Fielder attempting to decrease fatalities in the airline industry by hosting elaborate roleplays for pilots.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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
Adjective
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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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Creating Strategy Without Meaning Many leaders mistake detailed strategic plans for true vision.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
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
Adjective
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Straightforward shapes like circles and triangles become intricate and complex in his treatments, enticing viewers and demanding to be examined closely.—
Stephanie Rudig,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The ornate dress married sheer dressing with a romantic sensibility, featuring a flowing skirt and sleeveless bodice with intricate mesh work.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The incident reportedly unfolded in Pyramiden – an Arctic town in the archipelago of Svalbard – in late April.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
29 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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Volatility, complexity, and exponential technology define modern times.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Why Leaders Need To Make Space For Uncertainty Today’s workplace is shaped by rapid change and increasing complexity.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Employees who don’t take full advantage of it are missing out on an average of $1,336 each year, which could add up to $42,855 over 20 years assuming an average annual return of 4.5%, according to Vanguard and a 2015 Financial Engines research report.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The full number of health and human services agency full-time positions would be 8,075.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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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
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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