exegeses

noun

plural of exegesis
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. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exegeses
  1. interpretations
  2. explanations
  3. illustrations
Noun
  • Four 19th-century English vitrines each showcased a different story from the new collection, emphasizing Italian craft through materials, colors and techniques — and the unique interpretations of the Mosaico.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout the rooms, the art was commissioned to bring in local artists and their interpretations of the landscape.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • State officials have not offered any explanations about what went wrong.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Jones said the team believes its drilling results raise questions about some previous explanations of the site as a natural rock formation.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • The influence of his illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision can still be felt throughout Gwar today.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.
    — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrations

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“Exegeses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exegeses. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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