as in instructive
providing useful information or knowledge
an enlightening pamphlet about the major changes that consumers can expect from their cable and Internet service providers
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as in informing
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in inspiring
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 enlightening
Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Exploring new territory can be inspiring and enlightening.
—Karla Walsh, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2024
But one particular session was highly enlightening from VC Jeremiah Owyang of Blitzscaling Ventures.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As polarizing or enlightening as that might be, Creed seems to be along for the meme ride.
—James Pero, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
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But the most enlightening part of the book was its recounting of California’s uphill struggle to get the rest of America to care about smog.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Exploring new territory can be inspiring and enlightening.
—Karla Walsh, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2024
But one particular session was highly enlightening from VC Jeremiah Owyang of Blitzscaling Ventures.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As polarizing or enlightening as that might be, Creed seems to be along for the meme ride.
—James Pero, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
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The results will notably cover some of the important holiday shopping period, and management’s commentary on shopper behavior in the quarter — and what is expected in the coming weeks — will be instructive.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The research showed forcing out Mexicans was similar to blocking Chinese immigrants decades earlier, instructive given that the Peri, Lee and Yasenov study used different data and focused on a different group and period.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Southeastern supermarket chain Publix separately shared a notice informing customs that recalled MadeGood Mixed Berry, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Drizzle Birthday Cake granola bar varieties were sold at Publix and Publix GreenWise Market stores.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our work with agencies centers around informing new and existing programs and our advocacy and feedback always includes the voices of our NALCAB members that are on the ground implementing federal programs and products.Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coincidentally, one of its most loyal fans, Mathew Meyers, saw the post, inspiring him to make an offer that the Morans later accepted.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The organization represented Parents Protecting Our Children, a group that argued that the district violated parents’ religious freedom in not telling them about children’s trans identity.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, educating users about AI empowers them to make informed decisions, enhancing the likelihood that technology positively influences society.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Interventions that schools should immediately consider include educating children on digital literacy, encouraging discussions on social media etiquette as well as designating specific times for social media use both at school and home.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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He is accused of advising South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law and deploying troops to the National Assembly to prevent lawmakers from voting on the measure.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
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“Enlightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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