ELABORATIONS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborations

noun

plural of elaboration

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 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 Far from settling the debate, Thursday’s elaborations are likely to only further stoke the controversy. — 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

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Noun

Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolutions

Noun

The students maintain that the conversations consisted largely of deliberately provocative jokes, internet memes and political exaggerations that were never intended as genuine threats.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
The Republican president claims historic levels of foreign investment that are a mix of exaggerations and wishful thinking.

— Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerations

Noun

Room for Disagreement Kenyan critics of the AFCON infrastructure developments have argued that the projects have been an avenue for corruption and risk escalating Kenya’s $98 billion debt burden.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Rudnitzky said historical developments, the impact of the Oslo Accords and the entry of new Arab representatives into the Knesset contributed to a gradual shift away from Jewish parties, with more Arab voters turning to Arab parties.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of developments

Noun

As is the case with most election cycles, the claims and counterclaims about the ballot measures being voted on in California this time around are largely based on caricatures of the measures themselves.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
But Iñárritu’s caricatures become people in a way Kubrick’s don’t; as the bewildered President, for example, John Goodman is simultaneously grounded and theatrical in his presentation, recalling his best work with the Coen brothers.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of caricatures

Noun

The poor decision-making, surprisingly shaky accuracy, inability to elevate a weak supporting cast and difficulty moving through progressions quickly are all serious red flags.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

For spring 2027, the 15-year-old brand was inspired by the sea, informing bright pastel color palette and distinctive textured sequin embroideries.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Her scrolled embroideries have since been described as tirades, rants, and screeds—no horses or cables, just the language pummeling the eye.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of embroideries

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As research progresses, Asics noted that findings from AMSI Lab will move into new experiments, technologies, and product concepts, creating a more direct pipeline from academic discovery and athlete insight to real-world innovation.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
As healing progresses, rehabilitation can gradually add strengthening and eventually more activity-specific movements.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

With these enhancements, Apple is also expanding the tool’s language support beyond English to include French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
In some of the advertisements during this election cycle, AI was used for aesthetic enhancements, such as improving image quality or dramatizing events in the candidate’s life.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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