as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much
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Recent Examples of explication
Worthy of detailed explication?
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Both authors write as recovering fawners, weaving their own stories through case studies and explication of therapeutic motifs.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Presumably at some point the filmmakers will unlock CW’s mystery with some origin-story explication.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Both authors write as recovering fawners, weaving their own stories through case studies and explication of therapeutic motifs.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Presumably at some point the filmmakers will unlock CW’s mystery with some origin-story explication.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explication
Noun
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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His administration has long advocated for a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Artworks by seven artists include illustrations, sculptures, screen printing, comics and collaborative projects that explore themes of humor, nostalgia and the subtle complexities of life.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a shocking piece of reporting, Cora Engelbrecht speaks to five Iranians who were present at the massacre and—with the help of video evidence and illustrations by Matt Huynh—shares their stories.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Explication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explication. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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