elaborate

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Asked to respond to the lawmakers’ allegations and ProPublica’s reporting, Navarro in a text message wrote “Staggering level of hyperbole. More fake news” but did not elaborate.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Former Cine & TV Artistes' Association official Amit Behl said filmmakers often cannot afford to halt shoots midway, especially when a large crew or elaborate action sequences are involved.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The production by the film director Alberto Arvelo was not elaborate drama.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Later, there were bigger, fancier books with elaborate pictures that Josie’s father took to peering at himself at night, long after Josie was asleep, because they were so beautiful.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix