explanatory
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Lines of dialogue are followed by explanatory glosses, like the captions beneath photographs, so that they cannot be misinterpreted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Those indicators, which have predicted movements in consumer sentiment, have lost their explanatory power recently.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
They even delve into the explanatory notes of the Act to try to make their case.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Maybe Roher believes this is what our increasingly gullible, truth-challenged citizenry needs from an explanatory doc: a flashy, kindhearted reminder that we’re the change we need to be.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
I use the tip of my finger to draw explanatory lines in the air.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing explanatory
Common Core Grades 7–8, List 4
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Common Core Grade 6, List 4
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 4
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