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
Presumably, someone thought that this Japanese art form needed to be demystified for an American audience, but I was dismayed by the jokey and mechanical treatment of a puppet that, moments before, had conveyed a devastating human drama.
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
So Adam and Jeff, our mission today is to help demystify mushrooms and maybe even the fungi kingdom for Leah.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Workshops and training sessions can help demystify AI for nontechnical staff, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative approach.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Home Depot also demystified the mechanics of plumbing, electrical wiring and construction, staffing stores with knowledgeable salespeople who could answer shoppers' questions and guide them to the proper equipment.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
So Adam and Jeff, our mission today is to help demystify mushrooms and maybe even the fungi kingdom for Leah.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Workshops and training sessions can help demystify AI for nontechnical staff, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative approach.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Home Depot also demystified the mechanics of plumbing, electrical wiring and construction, staffing stores with knowledgeable salespeople who could answer shoppers' questions and guide them to the proper equipment.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for demystify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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A lot of that can be explained by the unique aspects of our health care system.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Not only do the stores help educators, Klein explained that the stores eliminate waste.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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This serves as a critical reminder to prepare thoroughly—by asking the right questions, clarifying expectations, and planning strategically—to make the most of their leave while balancing personal and professional priorities.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Authorities did not clarify when the Facebook threats were made, but both schools — and the entire Clearview Local School District — were closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the sheriff’s office and FBI searched for explosives.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The youth was demonstrated before the game when a player forgot his cleats and another forgot his jersey.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Su’s turnaround plan had three steps: build great products, focus on customer relationships, and simplify the business.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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This change, among others, was implemented to simplify and focus on improving the author’s experience and the ultimate product – a beautiful book.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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