ELABORATION Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

elaboration

noun

as in evolution

the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the elaboration of the Internet from an exclusive computer network into a worldwide communications network of colossal proportions

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as in exaggeration

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts the eyewitness was deemed unreliable because of his obvious elaboration of what he had actually seen

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Recent Examples of elaboration Ruthless binary pronouncements, delivered without elaboration, were the extent of Gregory’s critical perspective. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 At least there’s no further elaboration beyond these flourishes, which feel indelicate by the film’s standards. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 They mystery deepened when co-host Craig Melvin acknowledged Roker’s absence with little elaboration. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Co-owner Gary Worden confirmed the report without much elaboration. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Lodged among these fiery complaints, the declaration’s single grievance about taxation — unadorned by elaboration or explanation — seems almost tepid. — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The navy did not say how the 16 were encountered, and the Salvadoran military did not respond to requests for elaboration. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Blue home shirts, with not much detail or elaboration, beyond a red collar and some other brief splashes of colour. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Far from settling the debate, Thursday’s elaborations are likely to only further stoke the controversy. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaboration

Noun

Shedding light on evolution While the discovery of a new type of dinosaur is newsworthy, the research findings shed new light on the how early dinosaurs evolved during this period.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2026
The plane's airframe is made from carbon fiber and Kevlar, and is based on the Gweduck, a composite amphibian that first flew in 2009 and that Maxwell calls a fifth-generation evolution of the Grumman seaplane design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of enhancement

Noun

Colorado Department of Transportation Despite the challenges, CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew said progress is being made.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Trump’s absence on the international stage has created an opening for California governors to contrast their climate policies with the federal government’s attempts to reverse the nation’s progress.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

Joe Cole’s character, Steve, isn’t a caricature of a bad guy.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
The other three actors opposite this lead figure thrive on seemingly inexhaustible energy slipping in and out of dozens of lightning-fast quirky caricatures.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of caricature

Noun

Since 2021, the Food and Drug Administration has approved three antibody treatments meant to slow the disease’s progression.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Education is one of the most effective ways to help slow the progression of kidney disease.

— Fresenius Kidney Care, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Walking, dancing, stretching, and other regular physical activities are equally sensible places to start.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Further north, the coastal flood advisory has been extended through Friday in the Bay Area, with the advisory stretching inland into portions of Sonoma County along river banks.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026