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as in demonstrating
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in illuminating
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrating
Despite his early involvement, his stake was drastically reduced, illustrating how even someone with a significant role in a business can end up with far less than expected.
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrating
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Advocate for integrating automation tools in your workflow, demonstrating how these technologies can enhance your performance and contribute to organizational success.Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By demonstrating awareness of these industry dynamics, business development leaders can become indispensable partners in their customers’ success.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The addition of vitamin C is a plus for illuminating and brightening the complexion.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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But this year, no Austin FC player placed in the top 25 of jersey sales, illuminating how a drop-off on the field can puncture merchandise and concession revenue.Bob Gee, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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In explaining the Title IX regulation, the Biden administration cited a 2020 Supreme Court decision that discrimination against LGBTQ employees in the workplace is a violation of a federal gender equality law.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Alhadeff supports the ban, explaining that emergency protocols are in place to help alleviate those concerns.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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These grand pronouncements are being made at the same time that a flurry of industry news has been clarifying AI’s historically immense energy and capital requirements.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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The government introduced evidence showing a 1,000% rise in the use of such guns for criminal purposes in the years before the ATF issued its clarifying rule.Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Illustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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