as in lighted
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in illumined
to supply with light
a floor lamp illuminates a living room rather nicely
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as in illustrated
to make plain or understandable
the museum's exhibit on the refraction of light really illuminated the subject for us
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as in pictorialized
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
no one knows for sure the identity of the artist who illuminated that medieval manuscript so beautifully
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the results of the statewide testing illuminated the need to place more focus on instruction in math and science
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
how man is illuminated by a higher spirit
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Recent Examples of illuminated
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails were illuminated with images of previous royal visits to welcome the couple, whose six-day trip will be brief by royal standards.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The moon will be approximately 1% illuminated in Greater Cincinnati on Halloween this year.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Like past years, the region will be set aglow, illuminated in a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
As the credits rolled, a spotlight illuminated Bing in a corner balcony of the theater with his trainer, drawing applause from the crowd.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Victoria Beckham’s venue at Château de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne was reminiscent of a mysterious night, illuminated by candlelight, creating a mystic atmosphere.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
But infrared can just see all these asteroids, even if they're illuminated by the sun's glare, if they're hidden like a match in front of a bonfire.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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That meant broad sweeping gestures illuminated tiny details and bursts of wild excitement stayed controlled.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails were illuminated with images of previous royal visits to welcome the couple, whose six-day trip will be brief by royal standards.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The moon will be approximately 1% illuminated in Greater Cincinnati on Halloween this year.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Like past years, the region will be set aglow, illuminated in a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
As the credits rolled, a spotlight illuminated Bing in a corner balcony of the theater with his trainer, drawing applause from the crowd.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Victoria Beckham’s venue at Château de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne was reminiscent of a mysterious night, illuminated by candlelight, creating a mystic atmosphere.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
But infrared can just see all these asteroids, even if they're illuminated by the sun's glare, if they're hidden like a match in front of a bonfire.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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At the end of the pilot episode — which was filmed in winter 2023 — Paul was arrested for assault following a domestic violence incident with her on-and-off boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen (illustrated through body cam footage and audio from the police who responded to the call).Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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That’s illustrated by the lawsuit that California Atty.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Dunn was inspired to visit the site by photos from social media, like many others.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Most Companies Don’t Disclose Their Impacts On Nature Black explained that 10% of the apparel and footwear sample were recorded to have no relevant sustainability information whatsoever.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Huppert explained to Lim that she and other cast members were not provided with a script or any guidance about the story in advance.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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In revealing the charges against Adams, Williams emphasized that the mayor’s alleged corruption stretches back before his election in 2021.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roberts and his coaching staff have emphasized the need recently as well, knowing opponents might pitch around Ohtani if Betts isn’t hitting well behind him.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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And while parents have the right to choose how their own children are educated, that choice does not convey the right to undermine access to quality public education for the whole.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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If behavior dictates that inexpensive clothes aren't cared for well, how should consumers be educated on better care practices for all clothes?Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The models’ muddy boots demonstrated what the brand is best at.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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The operation’s success demonstrated that major component exchanges can be carried out offshore without requiring large cranes or towing the turbine to port.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lawyers for the Mexican government stressed that the case is far from over, as proceedings are continuing before the district court, including on efforts to toss out the case on other grounds.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Citi stressed that such an event is unlikely and the price spike would be temporary as the market adapts.Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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