as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
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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Recent Examples of demystify
Instead, communities created folk stories to try to demystify the solar show.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Such discussions help demystify cannabis science for both medical users and recreational enthusiasts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Scrubs demystified doctors, and hopefully, this is at least the storytelling feeling of demystifying shrinks.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Such discussions help demystify cannabis science for both medical users and recreational enthusiasts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Scrubs demystified doctors, and hopefully, this is at least the storytelling feeling of demystifying shrinks.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for demystify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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But money alone doesn’t explain the absence of conscience.—
Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, a dark-horse mind-set might be better for strategic reasons: underdogs tend to focus on the positive outcome (winning), while top dogs tend to avoid negative outcomes (not losing), which could explain why underdogs sometimes play looser and with an eye to higher risks and rewards.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Gorsuch, concurring with the decision to grant the stay, proposed that the Supreme Court should clarify whether district courts have the authority to issue universal injunctive relief.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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His preparation can be simplified going into next year.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their goal is to simplify, automate, and enable business intelligence on demand.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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