ELABORATED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborated 1 of 2

adjective

as in enlarged

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

elaborated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of elaborate

as in evolved

to gradually become clearer or more detailed as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of elaborated

Verb

Both Kim and the company have not elaborated on how much was damaged. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Sheen elaborated on the status of their relationship in a Good Morning America interview with Michael Strahan in September 2025. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Neither Live Nation nor Richie's reps elaborated on the singer's condition. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Lee separately elaborated on the strategic rationale in a statement tied to the announcement. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026 On The View Tuesday, Vance elaborated on that mea culpa. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026 Laura Taylor, an engagement ring specialist at Lorel Diamonds, elaborated on the stone’s value to People. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Iwema elaborated on Beals’ sense of humor. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Perhaps because the photopolymer plate printing used to make it was already elaborated on in the best-selling 1993 novel The Club Dumas and its 1999 knockoff film adaptation, The Ninth Gate). — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated

Adjective

The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.

— Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of enlarged

Verb

And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
As Pearl Jam evolved from a small group of friends in Seattle to one of the most impactful bands of their generation, founding member and bassist Jeff Ament began photographing their time backstage, in the studio, and on the road.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

Definition of evolved

Adjective

This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of stretched

Adjective

Joseph’s team’s collection has a lot of interesting separates, including a cropped leather jacket from Naheim with exaggerated shoulders.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Parental alienation is a dynamic that occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation by the other parent, such as by conveying of exaggerated or false information, as Psychology Today explains.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Verb

As their relationship has progressed, the couple continue to bring their romance further into the public eye.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Emma, 50, became Bruce’s caregiver as his condition progressed—FTD can cause a loss of motor skills, speech and language issues, and personality changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of progressed

Adjective

If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of magnified

Verb

Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of developed

Browse Nearby Words

elaborate

elaborated

elaborated (on)

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of elaborated

adjective

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on elaborated

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

comely

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes