illumining

verb

Definition of illuminingnext
present participle of illumine
1
as in illuminating
to supply with light small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way

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2
as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined

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  1. illuminating
  2. educating
  3. inspiring
  4. brightening
Verb
  • The bright lights illuminating the bed of the tow truck were also on.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Listeners who are all too familiar with Columbine, Sandy Hook, and Uvalde might nonetheless find illuminating Long Shadow’s examination of the political backdrop to these tragedies.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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  • The forecast came in the wake of its sudden dimming during 2023 after a decade of gradually brightening.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trader stepped outside, into the brightening gray, and placed an FPV drone on a wooden stool resting on its side.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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