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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
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.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborations
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Hadid, of course, is no stranger to hair evolutions; in the past, she’s gone cinnamon red and tried all different kinds of blonde, including a silvery shade for the inaugural Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in Paris last March.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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But in the six decades since that fateful night, the Queen City’s culinary landscape has undergone multiple evolutions, driven largely by a vast diversity of immigrants who have shaped the city.—
Max Kalnitz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Jan. 2026
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But that’s only fair, since wild exaggerations are exactly what music videos are all about.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
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Too often, these nations assume such threats are bluffs or exaggerations because their own logic struggles to grasp that someone would be so blatant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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The creative industries are desperately wondering how to respond to these rapid technological developments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Chamberlain also included a drawing of the girls in the group done on a paper tablecloth which included caricatures of Carpenter, Sandoval, Chamberlain and Sarah, as well as Carpenter's friend Amber Mark.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the caricatures themselves created the conflict.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids were not randomly playing acoustic instruments, effortlessly hitting complex jazz chord progressions.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Noel’s songs of hope, friendship, and joy, combined with his ability to write gorgeously sad chord progressions and hymns as sung by his brother, are needed now more than ever.—
Lori Majewski,
Rolling Stone,
23 Nov. 2025
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The piece found some compelling competition in new styles that refreshingly expanded the Alanui lexicon, such as a white felted wool cardigan that came with handmade eyelet-like embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Nov. 2025
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dodge said as development progresses, the village will consider financing options to move forward with plans to abate traffic by extending Ravinia Avenue east to connect to 161st Street, potentially rerouting 25% of the intersection’s eastbound right and northbound left-turning traffic.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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With the recent streak of celebrity confessions about going under the knife — from Kris Jenner breaking her silence on her viral facelift to her daughter Kylie Jenner then detailing her recent breast augmentation — the conversation around cosmetic enhancements has only gotten buzzier.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Additional announcements regarding the Easter weekend event, facility enhancements and future schedules will be released in the coming months, according to the release.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Elaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborations. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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