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
Our in-house historian, Jake Lundberg, writes in this issue that the poem is both an explication of the promise of America and an exhortation to persevere on behalf of the country.
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Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Passover is not about a historical event but about a metaphoric explication of an ideal.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Worthy of detailed explication?
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
Presumably at some point the filmmakers will unlock CW’s mystery with some origin-story explication.
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Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Passover is not about a historical event but about a metaphoric explication of an ideal.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Worthy of detailed explication?
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
20 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
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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Another expert — the state archaeologist — also will study the hole, likely this week, even as some remain skeptical of the sinkhole explanation.
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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“Explication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explication. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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