epexegesis

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Noun
  • Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This enables real-time translation of environmental understanding and task decisions into stable, human-like full-body movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some reviewers, including Artforum’s, were unimpressed with these layers of baroque exegesis, viewing them as a veneer—edgy but not embedded.
    Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Perhaps a better comparison for A$AP’s style isn’t a rhyme animal like Lamar, but a maximalist visionary like Travis Scott, who also seems more focused on colorful aural vibes than trenchant lyrical exegesis.
    Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • One is taking photos, using a blue shroud to prevent reflections and a zoom lens, and the other is using a portable computing device to make annotations.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The turning point for autonomous robots came three years ago, when the large language models that enabled ChatGPT gave rise to a new algorithm that translates visual cues into physical action, said Puneet Jindal, who co-founded the data annotation company Labellerr AI.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But until Congress creates its own budget, NASA will use the plan as its road map, which could slow grants and contracts.
    Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Both times, there was at least a road map.
    Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In one incident, a client asked for a specific gloss formula to remove the warmth from her hair.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, opt for one of the three medium gloss finishes, such as eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His new four-hundred-million-dollar East Wing ballroom was supposed to have several gold ones, but a very weak judge has blocked construction.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • For years, states have used incentives and tax breaks to compete for data centers, sought for their massive investment in construction and equipment.
    Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Much of what was contained in the Trust Act was simply a restatement of what was already existing law and prohibited already unconstitutional actions.
    Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Nor is the sheer weight of restatements in Barcelona’s most recent sets of accounts.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia is the only returning character; whether there will be a returning audience for Handmaid’s style of political commentary is yet to be seen.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • White supremacist Nick Fuentes, in a video, praised the post while using a racist epithet in his commentary.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Epexegesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epexegesis. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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