elaboration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaboration
Noun
  • The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
  • The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • No exaggeration, this is one of the most thrillingly diverse and culturally vibrant capitals on Earth.
    Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
  • Studio Ghibli’s prestigious reputation consists of truths and exaggerations.
    Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • The development was spearheaded by Frederick Long and Laneé Nicole, local real estate professionals, and developer David Sutor.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 28 June 2025
  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
  • Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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“Elaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaboration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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