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as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
And in his mind, these books tended to obscure as much as enlighten.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Going in and enlightening these kids that these teachers are poisoning their minds.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sting turns storyteller
Pacing the stage with his professorial air, Sting chatted frequently, enlightening the crowd with stories behind many of his songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
But at its best, television has incredible power to educate and enlighten audiences and elevate talented artists.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Going in and enlightening these kids that these teachers are poisoning their minds.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
More:Stevie Wonder surprises crowd with Obamas appearance: 'Music helps to heal us'
Sting turns storyteller
Pacing the stage with his professorial air, Sting chatted frequently, enlightening the crowd with stories behind many of his songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
But at its best, television has incredible power to educate and enlighten audiences and elevate talented artists.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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These beautiful American Women quarters will be in circulation for decades to come and continue to educate the American people on our incredible honorees.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Children are never too young to become Swifties, which is why one mom has delighted the internet by educating her four kids on the singer's backlog of music videos (AKA theatrical masterpieces).Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of economists view Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the standard measure of a country’s economic health, but simple logic tells those without PhDs that GDP is a monument to double counting that would cause even the most crooked of accountants to blanch.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, this re-engagement with a bygone era of design makes sense given its warm, inviting, and naturally inspired feel.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 06 of 18 Buffalo Chicken Salad A classic buffalo chicken marinade ensures there's no shortage of flavor while all the toppings are inspired by ingredients that are often served with a plate of wings—celery, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, blue cheese, and crispy onion bits.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Businesses are advised to build diversified trade partnerships and consider the alternative markets available to protect themselves against this geopolitical backdrop.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police advised residents of Orange City, a town located about 30 miles north of Orlando, to not feed or approach any monkeys, and to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) if they are spotted.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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To fill the rest of the ranks, the military instructed island governments to contribute enslaved men.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Twenty-three others were in Washington but were not found to have been instructed to be there by any FBI field offices, and of those 23, three entered the Capitol while 11 entered the restricted areas around the building, the probe found.Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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