as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy
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Recent Examples of elucidation
But elucidation arrives on FXX (and Hulu) this week in the form of Necaxa, a spinoff or companion series from many of the same producers, focusing on Longoria and her role with Club Necaxa, a once storied, now struggling team in Mexico’s Liga MX.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
After over 70 years of research, since the elucidation of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953, biochemists are no closer to solving the fundamental question of how life began.
—Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
After over 70 years of research, since the elucidation of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953, biochemists are no closer to solving the fundamental question of how life began.
—Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elucidation
Noun
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The county has also ignored requests for an explanation as to what harm would be caused by revealing those costs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The process and outcomes are shielded from public view under the department’s interpretation of a court decision.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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If that interpretation holds up, some taxpayers who were charged penalties or interest during that stretch may be able to seek refunds or have those charges removed.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 150 shops are a vital source of livelihood for many and an illustration of resilience.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Elucidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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