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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
elaborate festivities for the 200th anniversary of the town's founding
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as in thorough
including many small descriptive features
the elaborate world known as Middle Earth that J.R.R. Tolkien created in his richly imagined novels
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
plans for a huge mall that will actually be an elaborate center for sports, entertainment, and shopping
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Recent Examples of elaborate
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Kaushal’s transformation for the role includes elaborate period costumes and royal regalia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
David Dunning then elaborates on the widespread nature of the Dunning-Kruger effect, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their own knowledge gaps and approach situations with greater humility.
—Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The social media star has become known for producing a range of content—including big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts, such as giving away cash, houses and cars.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Kaushal’s transformation for the role includes elaborate period costumes and royal regalia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Smith elaborated on these players' questions in a follow-up statement to Fox News Digital.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
David Dunning then elaborates on the widespread nature of the Dunning-Kruger effect, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their own knowledge gaps and approach situations with greater humility.
—Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate
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In addition, while detailed elements of the College Cost Reduction Act, sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), are included in the policy memo (including a repeal of other federal student loan forgiveness programs), PSLF reforms are not part of that draft legislation.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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In December, information a whistleblower provided to the German hacker collective the Chaos Computer Computer and Der Spiegel revealed that Cariad, a software company that partners with Volkswagen, had left detailed location data for 800,000 electric vehicles publicly exposed online.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming game will utilize the power of modern consoles to display thousands of enemies on the screen and retell Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more thorough manner.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In return, give this non-toxic plant bright indirect sunlight and a thorough watering whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Free Dance: Always a crowd favorite, the ice dancers will bring elegance, passion, and intricate choreography to the ice.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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On the west, there’s an intricate network of salt marshes and creeks.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is how one phishing attack unfolds: Targets receive an email from the official Dropbox email address.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, condemned the developments unfolding this week.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yet, disentangling cartel operations from U.S. interests in Mexico could be immensely complicated.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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As technology has improved, the paint jobs have gotten increasingly complicated and creative.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore her brunette tresses in waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and a muted red lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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While a full trailer for the new season has not yet been released, the reality TV competition show shared a video showcasing highlights of Carrie’s first season as a judge after previously appearing as a guest mentor.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Strong winds sweeping through L.A. continue to spread the wildfires as well as complicate containment, with the biggest blaze — the Palisades fire — only 11 percent contained, fire officials estimated.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2025
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Bananas have high sugar which can lead to or further complicate diabetes in your cat.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today: What pandas can tell us about politics Scholars have noted that China's panda strategy has evolved over the decades from strategic gift-giving to a financial transaction to, as of recent years, a symbol of trade relationships.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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When Tucson Dragway closed its doors, Reinhart's part-time announcing duties at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix evolved into a full-time role, thanks to an offer from track manager Joe Thaden.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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