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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
Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The post does not elaborate on the reasons for the X exodus but the political leanings of CEO Elon Musk, one of the most prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, are likely a factor.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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The tradition is centuries old and unique to the U.K., with some towns creating huge elaborate effigies of Guy Fawkes to be burned — sometimes instead building models of contemporary figures, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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On Sunday, Stefanik didn't elaborate on what Trump's plan is to improve health care.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The post does not elaborate on the reasons for the X exodus but the political leanings of CEO Elon Musk, one of the most prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, are likely a factor.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Once all of these measurements were combined, the researchers were able to create a detailed, global map of free electrons in the ionosphere.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, that came to a crashing halt last week when a relative came forward and detailed years of molestation in the 1990s, including after Torres turned 18 and the victim was underage.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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By maintaining robust governance structures, conducting thorough risk assessments and fostering innovation, family offices remain well-positioned to meet the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities of an evolving market landscape.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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After finding and greeting Trooper, Sunshine Animal Rescue brought the dog to Town and Country Animal Hospital for a thorough exam.Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The true essence of project success lies in understanding the intricate connections of internal dynamics that make each organization unique.Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These historic residences, built between 1923 and 1938, retain many original architectural details, such as intricate plasterwork, decorative murals, and grand rooms that reflect the elegance of a past era.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the situation unfolds, the FDP faces increasing pressure to restore its credibility ahead of the election.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, at the titular agency, a crisis is unfolding.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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Any changes to increase platform liability could also directly impact Trump’s Truth Social and Musk’s X, which could make deciding how to act on the issue more complicated.Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Travel was complicated on Thursday due to wintery storms that blanketed parts of the East Coast and northeastern U.S., with an Arctic blast expected to produce heavy snowfall in some ares bordering the Great Lakes over the weekend.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lacey Reynolds, a junior at UT and president of the Onyx Honor Society — UT's first and only Black honors society — said Tuesday's event had more than 500 people in attendance with four full overflow rooms.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, as noted earlier, penalties and interest will apply, so the IRS encourages those who cannot pay in full to consider obtaining a loan or find other funds to avoid the costs of an installment agreement with the IRS. And be prepared to wait.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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War could evolve into a game of purely mechanical fatalities, the deciding factor being the psychological strength of the human (or AI) who must contest to risk, or forfeit to prevent, a breakthrough moment of total destruction.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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But with practice, these simple actions evolved into more complex behaviors, such as steering the car toward a specific destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Elaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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