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elucidation

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Definition of elucidation

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 These elucidations are not only fascinating, but wholly original as far as rock star memoirs go. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026 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. — 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

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Owner Aliana Gurris said the state canceled the business' contract to serve Medicaid clients with no explanation.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The statement was later deleted from the website with no immediate explanation.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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Perhaps the most striking illustration involves a private intelligence firm staffed largely by former Israeli military and intelligence officers.

— David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
An Emily Henry novel announces warmth, wit, emotional accessibility, and optimism through bright palettes, graphic illustration, and playful typography.

— Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

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