Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for elaborate.
Definitions

elaborate

[ih-lab-er-it, ih-lab-uh-reyt] / ɪˈlæb ər ɪt, ɪˈlæb əˌreɪt /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities might show off “Gopher Way,” its elaborate network of tunnels and skyways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Instead, they're driving cars onto the campsite and creating an elaborate tent behind the car - with full-size beds, dressing rooms and even their own showers.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The documents describe an elaborate hoax in which the defendants allegedly created fake companies and fraudulent email accounts and driver’s licenses to help fool lenders into loaning them huge sums of money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When asked by MarketWatch via email if he could elaborate about specific observable metrics, Donnelly said there really aren’t any.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The crown jewel of their elaborate trading positions was still the $2 billion in bespoke credit default swaps Hubler felt certain would one day very soon yield $2 billion in pure profits.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




Vocabulary lists containing elaborate