as in interpretations
a statement that makes something clear
a psychobiography that purports to be the definitive exegesis of the late president's character
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Recent Examples of exegeses
Beckert has evidently assessed the consumer landscape—a sluggish demand for exegeses of feudalism, a frothy bubble for tracts that put capitalism in its place—and banked on product-market fit.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exegeses
Noun
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Creators build anticipation through commentary, while fans amplify excitement through their own interpretations.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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This openness allows the work to resonate across different perspectives, inviting multiple interpretations.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s plenty of explanations.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Siple notes that many are drawn to the clarity of her explanations, particularly those who prefer a structured and analytical understanding of how the mind functions.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His 120 illustrations are colorful, sometimes combining nature photography with Walden’s original creations to form detailed settings.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Before the three scientists’ work, chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans were largely abstract animals to most people – zoo exhibits, textbook illustrations, evolutionary symbols.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Exegeses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exegeses. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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