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as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the elaboration of the Internet from an exclusive computer network into a worldwide communications network of colossal proportions
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as in exaggerations
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
the eyewitness was deemed unreliable because of his obvious elaboration of what he had actually seen
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Recent Examples of elaborations
As members of Gen X and Millennials became parents, the general trend of having more money and time for children continued, resulting in elaborations of the concept of helicopter parenting.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborations
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Ideas, challenges, evolutions—every day, month and year holds something new.—
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
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In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.—
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Sony Financial Group rose 36% on market debut Monday after parent company Sony Group spun off the unit, while Asia markets traded mostly higher as investors looked past the latest tariff developments.—
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Those are developments that the three of us – Max, Jos [Verstappen] and I – are constantly monitoring.—
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Kimmel, like Stephen Colbert, went from acting as boorish right-wing caricatures to playing themselves — that is, liberals who dislike Trump and support vaccines.—
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The characters are turning into caricatures — especially Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam.—
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More Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Chicago revamped its offensive line during the offseason in order to give Williams more room and time to roam around and go through his progressions.—
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
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Pajama sets also abounded, from immediate renditions in pink poplin with contrasting piping to less literal interpretations, such as a turquoise version with scalloped hems and embroideries.—
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In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.—
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
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Since Mezzatore’s arrival, other island entrepreneurs have followed suit, upping their game with various enhancements.—
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Jennifer Hollander, who just debuted Holländer Clinic, is sought after for her subtle enhancements and holistic approach to aesthetics.—
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“Elaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborations. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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