exploration
noun
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adjective
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delving, disquisition, examen, examination, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
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Others feature light, chatty explorations of memes, schemes, or tweets, buoyed by the hosts’ breezy rapport and good humor. — Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, "Three Podcasts To Listen to In August: A Study of an Averted Mass Shooting, A New True-Crime Classic, and the Familiar Pleasures of “Reply All”," 6 Aug. 2019 For all the exploration of race in Ms. Morrison’s works, one of her most enduring messages was delivered through its absence. — Emily Langer, Washington Post, "Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88," 6 Aug. 2019 While many of Outlander's enthusiastic fans watch the show for its passionate love stories, rich exploration of history, and gorgeous costumes, at its core, the Starz series is rooted in science fiction. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "How to Visit Outlander's Craigh Na Dun Stones in Real Life," 4 Aug. 2019 James' exuberant and wide-ranging explorations of the world began with studies of pre-Colombian cultures in Mexico. — courant.com, "James McEnteer," 4 Aug. 2019 Linnea Hartsuyker finishes out her Golden Wolf Saga (starting with The Half-Drowned King and The Sea Queen) with The Golden Wolf, which follows Harald, the king of Norway during the country’s era of Viking exploration. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "10 new science fiction and fantasy novels to check out this August," 1 Aug. 2019 Brahms’ Piano Concertos loom large in the repertoire, the First a statement of the impetuousness of youth, the Second a profoundly mature exploration of universal truths. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "The Jazz Showcase celebrates Charlie Parker again ... for the 65th time," 30 July 2019 Over the next decade, new and improved reflectors will be placed in different areas on the moon to study more about the moon's interior, a glimpse into its past and help with future exploration. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "This Apollo 11 experiment is still happening on the moon," 29 July 2019 Her work has included harrowing explorations of alienation (Green Girl) and evocative forays into literary and cultural history (Heroines). — Tobias Carroll, Longreads, "‘I Surprise Myself With This Refusal To Let Go’: Kate Zambreno on the ‘Ghostly Correspondence’," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'exploration.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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