demystify

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī How to pronounce demystify (audio)
Definition of demystifynext
as in to explain
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 demystify Understanding that process helps demystify the court and reveals how nine unelected justices can shape the meaning of the Constitution and, in turn, influence the everyday lives of millions of Americans. — The Conversation, 24 June 2026 But if nothing else the tool does demystify, and potentially lower the barrier, to making films, encouraging people who might be daunted by the process and thus making film-directing a much more common activity. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 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 Senior Soccer Writer Tom Bogert joins to demystify USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino following a massive 4-1 opening win over Paraguay. — Tim McMaster, New York Times, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demystify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
  1. explain
  2. clarify
  3. illustrate
  4. demonstrate
  5. simplify
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  • Some news stations would run a warning for viewers before the ad would air, as well as explain the FCC law requiring its airing.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Find out what the bill does when one workflow triples its tool calls after a model upgrade, because that is the scenario that turns a modest platform fee into a line item the CFO wants explained.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Open Doors helped clarify a lot of things, so the next step is to sit with that and push the project into a solid draft.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • District leaders used them to rethink instruction, align classroom practice with system supports, build capacity among school supervisors and principals, and clarify what students should know and be able to do.
    — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarify
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  • Something extraordinary these episodes illustrate, in our view, is the vulnerability of America’s highly interconnected fresh-food supply chain, in which one grower or supplier problem can ripple astonishingly far.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • One of Schore's simplest techniques illustrates how quickly emotional reactions can redirect attention.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrate
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  • As Amziah demonstrates during this lesson, the queen is the center of the universe, and without her, the colony would collapse.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Huang of the Taiwan Network Information Center said the July incident demonstrated that AI has become the main player in cybersecurity beyond simply assisting human hackers in partial automation tasks.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrate
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  • Keep the meaning intact, simplify the wording, and let clarity carry your idea forward.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The company is simplifying its joint-venture portfolio and shedding underperforming properties.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplify

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