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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
But at its best, television has incredible power to educate and enlighten audiences and elevate talented artists.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
An opportunity to travel or learn something new will enlighten you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Attacks on academic freedom that define universities as mere adjuncts of state power are less enlightened in their understanding of the relationship between universities and political authority than some medieval doctrines.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
National Yoga Month, celebrated each September by wellness resorts, spas and yogis throughout the world, offers travelers the opportunity to experience the many benefits of this ancient mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility while also enlightening one’s spiritual being.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
An opportunity to travel or learn something new will enlighten you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Attacks on academic freedom that define universities as mere adjuncts of state power are less enlightened in their understanding of the relationship between universities and political authority than some medieval doctrines.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
National Yoga Month, celebrated each September by wellness resorts, spas and yogis throughout the world, offers travelers the opportunity to experience the many benefits of this ancient mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility while also enlightening one’s spiritual being.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Lara wrote that football players were aware of the district’s policy because all students have been educated about hate speech.Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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As Milton approached, Phillips told residents to remember his Rule #7: Don’t freak out.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Joel Pitra He was inspired by the use of wood in the interiors of Frank Lloyd Wright.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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GameMaker's homepage inspires confidence in potential users by displaying the acclaimed indie games (Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, Nidhogg) made with the engine.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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What if the buyer wants to go with impact-resistant shingles as the insurance industry advises, seeing it as a way to head off problems in the future?Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety For emerging creators working with limited budgets, Chen advised that independent films under $5 million have better chances of success than those in the $5-15 million range.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The ship was loaded with furs and other commodities, and the captain was instructed to sail it back to a port in eastern Lake Erie.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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