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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 Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready. —
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 But Kidd Eynon hopes bringing people to the factory and demystifying the production process will help raise awareness of its gear and inspire those who ski locally to also shop locally. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend. —Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 The practice also emphasizes outreach, hosting educational seminars aimed at demystifying documentation timelines and encouraging earlier medical reporting. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 In 2007, McKeller released her first book, Math Doesn’t Suck, demystifying concepts like fractions, decimals, percents, and algebra for girls in middle school. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 But Kidd Eynon hopes bringing people to the factory and demystifying the production process will help raise awareness of its gear and inspire those who ski locally to also shop locally. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend. —Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 The practice also emphasizes outreach, hosting educational seminars aimed at demystifying documentation timelines and encouraging earlier medical reporting. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 In 2007, McKeller released her first book, Math Doesn’t Suck, demystifying concepts like fractions, decimals, percents, and algebra for girls in middle school. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystifying
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And two people explaining why a movie going straight to streaming is actually a good thing.— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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That’s why the timeout confusion, while worth explaining, shouldn’t become the main takeaway.— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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There are bills for that, the Count Every Vote Act (CEVA), A4307 and S417, clarifying the definition of a margin of victory required for a recount.— Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Research highlights that each additional year of schooling increases an individual’s earnings by roughly 10% annually, illustrating how education compounds economic opportunity over time rather than delivering a one-time benefit.— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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The agency pitches itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing and says by simplifying a complicated funding process developers can build cheaper.— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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