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elucidations

noun

plural of elucidation

as in explanations

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

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State officials have not offered any explanations about what went wrong.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Jones said the team believes its drilling results raise questions about some previous explanations of the site as a natural rock formation.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanations

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The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
The networks have employed officiating experts to walk viewers through confusing rule interpretations for years.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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Look closely, and the intricate illustrations reveal themselves; take a few steps back, and the pattern reads softer and almost atmospheric.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Let Books Be illustrations by Loveis Wise, Hyesu Lee, and Mikey Burton.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

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