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 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 In ‘Air Ride’, the narrator’s—and apparent interlocutor’s—consistent silence emphasises the erratic nature of Sepp’s elaborations on beauty, music, frocks and landscape. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 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

The study continued that natural selection, genetic drift, and recombination biases shape the evolution of nonribosomal peptides, a class of compounds used in antibiotics such as penicillin, as well as toxins.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The cutting-edge building details the city’s evolution from a humble fishing village to a bustling metropolis with over 18 million residents.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

Applications could range from assessing the impact of an earthquake by comparing imagery before and after an event to monitoring changes in infrastructure or identifying developments in a sensitive area.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Its Remote Intercept Guidance 360 (RIG-360) program has completed a major flight test and several development milestones within months.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

Planetary believes ocean alkalinity enhancement could eventually remove billions of tons of CO₂ a year.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The sentencing has been delayed twice, following disagreements from the defense and prosecution about potential sentencing enhancements.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhancement

Noun

The progress came roughly a year after the program received funding for its initial engineering, manufacturing and development phase.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Members will measure their progress using the IUCN’s Red List and its Green Status of Species, the fund said.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

But on that score, too, Jackson tries to soften the caricature of the billionaire executive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
What is acceptable in today’s society is the Real Housewives franchise, where all of these things kind of play out, but almost in caricature.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of caricature

Noun

This is especially critical for the Antarctic as, with the progression of climate change, this sea ice continues to dwindle, adding to sea level rise among other serious consequences across the planet.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Swain settled in this preseason, showing an improved progression in his decision making when he was not overwhelmed by on-ball duties.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Other days included yoga and stretching, catching hundreds of balls on the Jugs machine or recovering at Kollective, a social performance club in Austin.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Daily laundry service after a day spent hiking, stretching, and sprinting is a welcome bonus.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026