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as in informed
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in inspired
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 enlightened
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The hug was really the enlightened moment between them, and that was Emma’s idea.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 21 July 2024
People are getting more and more enlightened and smarter and more curious and introspective and people are getting more calcified and angry and mad and closing the circle at the same time.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Sep. 2024
As for how the show will be received, Brown has a healthy outlook — one that a post-therapy, more enlightened Queenie may have embraced.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
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Yet even as Kasha dies right in front of her, Valya seems more enlightened than discouraged, as if the path that the Bene Gesserit’s founder put her on had been clarified rather than laid to waste.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The hug was really the enlightened moment between them, and that was Emma’s idea.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 21 July 2024
People are getting more and more enlightened and smarter and more curious and introspective and people are getting more calcified and angry and mad and closing the circle at the same time.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Sep. 2024
As for how the show will be received, Brown has a healthy outlook — one that a post-therapy, more enlightened Queenie may have embraced.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
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Moreover, in trade, understanding potential hazards is fundamental to making educated decisions.Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The ability for teens to make logical, educated decisions is muddied by an array of factors: their lack of life experience, their vulnerability to peer pressure and their underdeveloped brain maturity.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Steele informed him of her gender transition.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to prosecutors, the company was informed in the following months the FDA was unlikely to grant that request.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In December 1984, that old piano, which barely fit into the living room of a cottage on Shady Glade Court in the Rosedale neighborhood, inspired a 40-year-old tradition.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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This ignited Jaber’s confidence and inspired him to engage more deeply with Israeli society.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The United States is a civilized country with strong democratic institutions.Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reddit users in the comments section advised the bride to not let the drama drag down her day and to be discreet when people ask where her maid of honor is.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In doing this, the exhibition aligns its artists with women working for the military-industrial complex: ENIAC, the world’s first modern computer, was invented to compute ballistic missile trajectories (six young women programmed it), and Grace Hopper was a Navy officer.Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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For fans of the artist, famous for his collaborations with Nike as well as his modern art sculptures, this watch represents a rare opportunity to be a part of the art itself through wear.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Dahl family have come together to celebrate Christmas, with three of the family’s four grown children and their spouses gathered on the evening of the 24th, playing instruments and singing a liturgical carol, hitting every harmony just right.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, looked more grown up than ever at the festive event, which marked their second major royal outing of the year.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightened. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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