as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
colored charts that really help to elucidate the points made in the text
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Recent Examples of elucidating
Viral essays are tapping into fears of robots turning on their creators—a trope dating back centuries—rather than elucidating present economic conditions.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elucidating
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Jacqueline Ferrara, a Garland Police Department forensic biology and DNA analyst, testified remotely, explaining how evidence in this case was collected and tested at a Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab in early 2023.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While inside the bank, Connie secretly begged for help by writing a note explaining the situation and giving it to the bank teller.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are bills for that, the Count Every Vote Act (CEVA), A4307 and S417, clarifying the definition of a margin of victory required for a recount.—
Phyllis Tashlik,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Research highlights that each additional year of schooling increases an individual’s earnings by roughly 10% annually, illustrating how education compounds economic opportunity over time rather than delivering a one-time benefit.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her career, Chinese artist Cao Fei has explored every aspect of our world, demonstrating great versatility and insight in her use of a broad range of technologies and languages.—
Miuccia Prada,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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At least six other Department of Aviation workers were investigated for spending hours idling on the job, demonstrating incompetence, stealing city property, and lying during the investigation.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Elucidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidating. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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