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

The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of evolutions

Noun

Staffers for major political figures have puzzled over the content, and are growing concerned about the rise of a new wave of videos with errors, exaggerations, misleading comments, and a tone that can be downright weird.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.

— Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerations

Noun

To his eyes, the 11th century record of the Norman conquest offers an extreme example of the value of studying history’s patterns to anticipate future developments.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
According to the company, Karma’s Dubai portfolio includes developments in Dubai Investment Park, Arjan, Dubai Land Residence Complex and Dubai Sports City.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of developments

Noun

The store pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash over a garment that critics said evoked painful memories of racist minstrel caricatures.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
There’s no outrageous violence or unpleasant caricatures, and the 157-minute runtime feels breezy.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of caricatures

Noun

By the second week of training camp, Sirianni noticed how quickly Hurts was getting through his progressions.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The 20-year-old has shown poise in the pocket, patience when going through progressions and ability to throw to receivers open anywhere on the field.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Among the considerable track enhancements, existing structure renovations, and forthcoming amenities, one of CrossHarbor’s reimaginings is the Singer Drivers Club.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Exton was also convicted of two counts of felonious assault, with sentencing enhancements linked to all three charges, the prosecutor’s office said.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

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