in other words
idiom
—used to introduce a statement that repeats what has been said in a different and usually a simpler or more exact way
"She said the movie was a bit predictable." "In other words, she didn't like it."
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With Wintour at the helm, the event reflected the pages of Vogue, teeming with models, actors, artists, and musicians—in other words, the individuals dictating American (and international) culture.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The stage set resembled a gas station with a neon sign assuring us that Jesus saves — an oasis in the desert, in other words.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Omega ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids work to strengthen a weakened skin barrier while eight types of hyaluronic acids in different low, medium, and high molecules keep the skin hydrated—in other words, wow.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Human cognitive diversity, in other words, is a glorious jumble.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The stage set resembled a gas station with a neon sign assuring us that Jesus saves — an oasis in the desert, in other words.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Omega ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids work to strengthen a weakened skin barrier while eight types of hyaluronic acids in different low, medium, and high molecules keep the skin hydrated—in other words, wow.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Human cognitive diversity, in other words, is a glorious jumble.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
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“In other words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20other%20words. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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