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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
Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 7 June 2024
And so, Dune: Prophecy now moves forward with the exciting truth that the Bene Gesserit is not an independent force to guide the universe down a more enlightened path, but a political organization tainted by the Harkonnens’ age-old beef.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
But The Roots have been a favorite of enlightened hip-hop fans since not long after forming in 1987.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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
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Well, late in the affair, an enlightened Marcus literally slaps some sense into Mike at a climactic moment.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 7 June 2024
And so, Dune: Prophecy now moves forward with the exciting truth that the Bene Gesserit is not an independent force to guide the universe down a more enlightened path, but a political organization tainted by the Harkonnens’ age-old beef.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
But The Roots have been a favorite of enlightened hip-hop fans since not long after forming in 1987.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightened
Adjective
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Dissatisfaction with Trump since his reelection is running especially strong among highly educated and more-affluent voters, polls say.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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While officials have always made educated guesses about setup impact, this tool crunches numbers in a way that should bring more precision to the task while also speeding up decision making.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Though her innovations inspired a movement in young children’s learning, Montessori saw her work more simply.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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The oversized cut is roomy and menswear-inspired, with cuff buttons, flap pockets, and shoulder pads.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2025
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The show — which is about three gay men who decide to live together in Palm Springs during their golden years — will feature Lourd as Bomer’s character's grown daughter.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The next, Howie is my present-day reflection, a grown man whose day will be ruined if Díaz blows this save.—
Joshua Dubler,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightened. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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