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as in evolutions
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 exaggerations
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 elaborations
Far from settling the debate, Thursday’s elaborations are likely to only further stoke the controversy.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As members of Gen X and Millennials became parents, the general trend of having more money and time for children continued, resulting in elaborations of the concept of helicopter parenting.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As members of Gen X and Millennials became parents, the general trend of having more money and time for children continued, resulting in elaborations of the concept of helicopter parenting.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborations
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Qatari mediators left Tehran on Sunday after 17 hours of intensive negotiations, a diplomat briefed on the developments told CBS News.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Oftentimes Black artists are seen as caricatures or one-dimensional.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Can storytelling help move audiences beyond caricatures, outrage, and contempt?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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But as Season 1 progresses, the girls are revealed as being smart, brave and curious.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The company also announced several performance improvements, including faster photo loading, quicker AirDrop transfers, and multitasking enhancements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The community's request has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees the formal process for assessing and prioritizing enhancements across all Town play spaces.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborations. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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