as in interpretations
a statement that makes something clear
a psychobiography that purports to be the definitive exegesis of the late president's character
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Recent Examples of exegeses
Beckert has evidently assessed the consumer landscape—a sluggish demand for exegeses of feudalism, a frothy bubble for tracts that put capitalism in its place—and banked on product-market fit.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exegeses
Noun
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By day, visitors can discover one-of-a-kind interpretations of some of their favorite artworks.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, however, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Slater was ousted last week, the administration sprayed out explanations.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At 5,300 years old, any of those explanations complicates the conventional picture of how sophisticated Predynastic Egyptian material science actually was.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Depictions of a car headed toward the state, the city skyline and Fair Park are joined with illustrations of cotton and the date of the city’s establishment.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Exegeses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exegeses. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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