epexegesis

noun

Definition of epexegesisnext
as in translation

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  1. translation
  2. exegesis
  3. annotation
  4. road map
  5. gloss
  6. construction
  7. restatement
  8. commentary
Noun
  • There are also exceptions for students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and English language learners who use their phone as a translation tool.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Short translations and essays have appeared in Two Lines Journal, Berlin Quarterly, Los Angeles Review of Books, FENCE, and elsewhere.
    — Léo Keler, The Dial, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of translation
Noun
  • More recently, though, Thatcher has started popping up in offbeat projects like Heretic, a big-screen exegesis on theological metaphysics that unfolds like a jump-scare horror flick.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In the near absence of backstory and exegesis, the screen seemed given over to a gradual invasion by the uncanny.
    — Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 14 July 2026
Definition of exegesis
Noun
  • Additional tools include customizable watermarks, annotations, password protection, and interactive PDF forms.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The graph showed the climb in price over time, with annotations showing major events in Iran and Ukraine that could have had an effect.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of annotation
Noun
  • The New Mexico trial provided a good road map to what Meta’s business plan is all about.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nvidia’s road map calls for pumping a megawatt into a single rack.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of road map
Noun
  • Dark gloss is Darko‘s fitting look, and this potent story sheen is perfectly conveyed by cinematographer Alexander Hammond.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The shimmery shade was used as eye shadow complimenting Nash-Betts’ long black lashes, and also paired as a gloss with brown lip liner to finish off the glam designed by Naima Jamal.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of gloss
Noun
  • The construction worker faces additional charges in state court.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The ordinance permits Highfill to apply excess bond proceeds to retire debt early if construction costs come in below projections, and the city holds the option to call and prepay bonds without penalty starting June 1, 2033.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of construction
Noun
  • In companies experiencing triple-digit growth, small calculation errors could result in multi-million-dollar restatements and a fundamental misunderstanding of burn rate and runway.
    — Jordan Zamir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • His eventual answer, that no one should be using proprietary information gained from public service to buy and sell stocks, was a restatement of his existing position.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
Definition of restatement
Noun
  • Any updates to the full-year guide (roughly $2 billion) are also welcome, along with commentary on 2027 expectations.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Kleins are a commentary YouTube and podcasting family who have managed to be at the center of several controversies and friendship breakups over the years.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentary
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“Epexegesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epexegesis. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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