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
Members of the group met for the first time in Miami last week with the goal of demystifying psychedelics that have shown promise in treating several mental issues like depression and addiction.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
For me, [those films] kind of demystified the Alien and nothing dates faster than cutting-edge CG.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Creating trust in these tools is vital and that means demystifying AI, offering hands-on experience, and creating safe spaces where employees can explore tools, experiment, and make mistakes without consequences.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The album’s spartan arrangement of post-punk and funk elements, paired with a lyric sheet full of witty barbs that critiqued and demystified consumer capitalism, made the band a cult sensation, beloved by critics, art punks, and indie-rockers for decades to come.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
For me, [those films] kind of demystified the Alien and nothing dates faster than cutting-edge CG.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Creating trust in these tools is vital and that means demystifying AI, offering hands-on experience, and creating safe spaces where employees can explore tools, experiment, and make mistakes without consequences.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The album’s spartan arrangement of post-punk and funk elements, paired with a lyric sheet full of witty barbs that critiqued and demystified consumer capitalism, made the band a cult sensation, beloved by critics, art punks, and indie-rockers for decades to come.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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But in the late 19th century, Finkelstein explained, women who'd worked as nurses during the Civil War, even though not part of the Union or Confederate armies, lobbied for and won the right to be buried at Arlington.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Here, again, the English translation fails to capture the historical and cultural connotations of the Persian, Bahari explained.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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But there’s a difference between using AI to clarify your message and asking it to invent your story.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Lawmakers in both chambers are advancing bills such as the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act, aimed at defining stablecoins and clarifying disclosure rules.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Els took a South African passport from his jacket pocket to illustrate his pride in his country.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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As the shot map below illustrates, since the start of the 2022-23 season, a large portion of his goals have been scored from in and around the six-yard box.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In November 2024, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its own hypersonic missile with an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, going on television shortly afterwards to boast about the weapons capabilities.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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But hundreds of thousands of Israelis demonstrate against the war each week, demanding the government agrees a ceasefire deal to release all the hostages still held in the strip.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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This streamlined process simplifies revenue streams and eliminates costly chargebacks, providing merchants greater financial predictability and security.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Better Compliance And Risk Mitigation Modern tools not only simplify compliance but also enhance accuracy.—
Gary Galstyan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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