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elucidations

noun

plural of elucidation

as in explanations

a statement that makes something clear the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy

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Recent Examples of elucidations These elucidations are not only fascinating, but wholly original as far as rock star memoirs go. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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Strategies become filled with acronyms, presentations become overloaded with detail, explanations assume knowledge that many people simply do not have.

— Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
To grant another person his full humanity is therefore not merely to defend his rights or understand the forces acting upon him, but to accept that there will always be something about him that exceeds our explanations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of explanations

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Their interpretations have varied over time, of course, but their official rulings have sustained, altered, or eliminated important federal or state laws and accordingly changed life in America.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
Rose and jasmine have long been staples of traditional perfumery, but Chanel’s interpretations demonstrate just how versatile these familiar notes can be.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

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The two illustrations, featured on the upcoming book's endpapers, offer a glimpse into Shane and Ilya's lives together, depicting their relationship at home and their professional lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The film debuted Wednesday and almost immediately attracted scrutiny from viewers who questioned whether generative AI had been used to animate Chomet’s illustrations.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

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