as in to explain
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 elucidate
All of them will elucidate an aspect of the thematic tracks.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The bill also goes ahead to elucidate that growing, selling, or producing cannabis is prohibited in Idaho.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s not designed to explain or elucidate its massive collection of characters and concepts; it’s designed to flex on having them all at its disposal.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Multiple voices in one hand blended into fistfuls of color, and perplexing emphases on accompaniment figures served to distract, rather than elucidate, the musical argument.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The bill also goes ahead to elucidate that growing, selling, or producing cannabis is prohibited in Idaho.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s not designed to explain or elucidate its massive collection of characters and concepts; it’s designed to flex on having them all at its disposal.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Multiple voices in one hand blended into fistfuls of color, and perplexing emphases on accompaniment figures served to distract, rather than elucidate, the musical argument.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elucidate
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The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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If yes, please explain: Only at the misdemeanor level.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The system includes a clarifying shampoo, keratin treatment, and nourishing hair mask, each infused with hydrolyzed keratin and antioxidant-rich açaí and cacao to restore hydration, combat oxidative stress, and unveil a noticeably smoother, more manageable texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last August, Del Rey clarified her sonic vision for the album in an interview with Vogue.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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The series always made time for Midge’s (Rachel Brosnahan) inner life and personal relationships, illustrating how those factors affected her stage performance and overall life trajectory.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2025
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Use case studies and stories to illustrate your expertise, building social proof and authority.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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That call demonstrates, Parrish said, why fire departments and utility companies are cautious when working a gas leak.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jack Moorhouse, a 19-year-old midfielder, has demonstrated an ability to pick up the ball and carry it up the pitch at youth level — an attribute sorely lacking among the first-team squad.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Elucidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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