as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
Drake, thank you and may this next journey be one of great enlightenment.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Edible enlightenment from our eatery experts and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane, as well as brothers Bob, Kip and Tim.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
At the heart of this story is a battle between Western enlightenment and obscurantism.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2010
Leverage that to drive enlightenment and alignment across commercial, design, finance, procurement and supply chain teams.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Edible enlightenment from our eatery experts and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane, as well as brothers Bob, Kip and Tim.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
At the heart of this story is a battle between Western enlightenment and obscurantism.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2010
Leverage that to drive enlightenment and alignment across commercial, design, finance, procurement and supply chain teams.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enlightenment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
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According to a 2023 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the education level of 31% of Tennesseans age 25 and older is a high school diploma or its equivalent.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Email statewide education editor Debi Young at Debi.Young@jrn.com to receive a link to the nomination form.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Considerations: Investing in sports cards requires knowledge of the market and an understanding of what makes a card valuable.Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, the gap in knowledge about available scholarship opportunities remains a significant challenge.Ethan Cloud, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For nine consecutive seasons, season ticket prices and scholarship seat premiums have remained the same.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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