as in illuminating
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as in filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarifying
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
The most clarifying political moment of the era came with the 1912 presidential election, when corporate concentration was explicitly on the ballot.
—Zephyr Teachout, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
Kyle's clarifying questions ultimately yield a few non-clarifying answers.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2021
Hank Willis Thomas has meditated on the commercialization of Black stereotypes, in ways that are generally more clarifying than Colescott’s histrionic approach.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
Tuesday against Brooklyn's collection of wings will provide a more clarifying test.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 6 Mar. 2023
Biden administration officials say that the Russian invasion has been a clarifying moment for some of the bigger powers in Asia as financial sanctions and export bans have been put in place to check Russia.
—Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2022
Many of them, however, went to D.C. for two previous events, which were more clarifying.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
The president’s hospitalization is a clarifying moment for all, but especially for him.
—Dan Balz, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Oct. 2020
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
This story has been updated with a source clarifying that Spears has not moved to Mexico despite her Instagram post.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
One-on-one meetings are critical to focus on building a trusting relationship, providing guidance and support, clarifying expectations, improving communication and driving employee engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This kit includes a clarifying shampoo, a dry shampoo, and a moisture mask that keep your strands looking fresh without clogging pores.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, participants are literally able to read the room—by checking in, asking clarifying questions and ensuring all are on the same page—in a way that’s just not possible on a conference call or Zoom meeting.
—Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Sneed, who married Menendez in 2003, confirmed their split last week, clarifying their breakup was not caused by cheating.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
These grand pronouncements are being made at the same time that a flurry of industry news has been clarifying AI’s historically immense energy and capital requirements.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
This lack of clarity often causes disputes and even leads to issues with tenant retention and renewals if property managers do not take a proactive approach to clarifying their lease documents.
—Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
But this was a clarifying moment for me, as the photo’s release validated other information my source had been sharing in recent weeks.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
The most clarifying political moment of the era came with the 1912 presidential election, when corporate concentration was explicitly on the ballot.
—Zephyr Teachout, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
Kyle's clarifying questions ultimately yield a few non-clarifying answers.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2021
Hank Willis Thomas has meditated on the commercialization of Black stereotypes, in ways that are generally more clarifying than Colescott’s histrionic approach.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
Tuesday against Brooklyn's collection of wings will provide a more clarifying test.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 6 Mar. 2023
Biden administration officials say that the Russian invasion has been a clarifying moment for some of the bigger powers in Asia as financial sanctions and export bans have been put in place to check Russia.
—Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2022
Many of them, however, went to D.C. for two previous events, which were more clarifying.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
The president’s hospitalization is a clarifying moment for all, but especially for him.
—Dan Balz, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Oct. 2020
Verb
Reflect on your desires and values, even if that means clarifying things in your current relationship.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
This story has been updated with a source clarifying that Spears has not moved to Mexico despite her Instagram post.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
One-on-one meetings are critical to focus on building a trusting relationship, providing guidance and support, clarifying expectations, improving communication and driving employee engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This kit includes a clarifying shampoo, a dry shampoo, and a moisture mask that keep your strands looking fresh without clogging pores.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, participants are literally able to read the room—by checking in, asking clarifying questions and ensuring all are on the same page—in a way that’s just not possible on a conference call or Zoom meeting.
—Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Sneed, who married Menendez in 2003, confirmed their split last week, clarifying their breakup was not caused by cheating.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
These grand pronouncements are being made at the same time that a flurry of industry news has been clarifying AI’s historically immense energy and capital requirements.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
This lack of clarity often causes disputes and even leads to issues with tenant retention and renewals if property managers do not take a proactive approach to clarifying their lease documents.
—Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifying
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The healthcare sector provides another illuminating example.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This clean concealer offers buildable coverage that doesn’t cake or pill, leaving an illuminating effect (without looking shiny).Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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The body language of Alexander-Arnold was such that Slot appeared briefly at his side to offer a few explanatory words.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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These include refining its gait for more natural movement on rough terrain, improving responsiveness to commands like velocity and direction, and developing capabilities to minimize damage and recover from falls.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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This means spending time upfront to understand the client's requirements, developing a comprehensive plan and continuously refining it based on feedback and changing needs.James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Leonardo da Vinci envisioned a flying machine long before airplanes took to the skies, illustrating humanity’s enduring desire to turn dreams into tools that reshape the physical world.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After demonstrating the heat-to-electricity conversion life, the team behind the thermoelectric device had proven its utility.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last five games have been very revealing about where this team is in Year 1 under Harbaugh.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mini-moon's composition has proved to be one of its most revealing features.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Clarifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifying. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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