DEMYSTIFYING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

demystifying

verb

present participle of demystify

as in explaining

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 demystifying The book includes a glossary and stresses that collecting can start affordably, demystifying the process and encouraging wealth building through art. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Ramakrishnan said that another important part of the work is demystifying quantum and ensuring that the public can understand what is happening as the ecosystem is built. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 Well, Jimmy, thank you so much for coming on Galaxy Brain—talking about this, demystifying all of this. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 The Civics Series is a three-part series to promote and increase civic knowledge and engagement through resource sharing and demystifying local government. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 The whole thing lends itself more to a conspirator’s corkboard than to a demystifying summary. — Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026

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Before explaining what the technology can do, understand what the customer is trying to accomplish.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In the Situational Awareness fund move, Griffin sent investors a letter explaining Citadel’s stock actions with the AI company.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of explaining

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But Wright’s case is also illustrating why the NCAA’s argument about amateurism is becoming harder to square with the economics of the modern college engine.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
In recent years, Unite Here Local 11 has filed numerous complaints over the Inglewood facility, claiming various wage and health issues, illustrating a bitter battle over movement at the bargaining table.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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The next milestone will be moving beyond individual production lines and demonstrating that waste plastic-to-SAF systems can operate reliably, economically and at a scale to become a meaningful source of aviation fuel.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
McKenzie Wilson of Blue Rose Research, a Democratic data firm, said voters have called for sweeping changes in response to economic discontent, demonstrating a level of anger not seen in years.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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Most manufacturers’ lineups use a mix of either carbon fiber and aluminum because those two materials can be made into the exact same shape, simplifying manufacturing.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
The process begins with simplifying an image, almost like creating a painter’s palette.

— Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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