demystify
verb
de·mys·ti·fy
(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 
demystified; demystifying; demystifies
: to eliminate the mystifying features of
Examples of demystify in a Sentence
The class is intended to demystify the process of using a computer.
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
That clarity helps demystify the program and gives members confidence that their points have understandable value.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Understanding that process helps demystify the court and reveals how nine unelected justices can shape the meaning of the Constitution and, in turn, influence the everyday lives of millions of Americans.
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The Conversation,
24 June 2026
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
That clarity helps demystify the program and gives members confidence that their points have understandable value.
—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Understanding that process helps demystify the court and reveals how nine unelected justices can shape the meaning of the Constitution and, in turn, influence the everyday lives of millions of Americans.
—
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demystify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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