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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Without literal explanations, readers must pay close attention to Smith’s artwork in each panel to follow Weapon X’s story.
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The repo man’s job is not to accept the handoff of a phone, or to engage explanations.
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Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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Researchers use them to generate illustrations, create synthetic data, edit lab images and produce materials for education and public outreach.
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“Elucidations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidations. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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