as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
Whether as a testament to the Athenian enlightenment or Periclean imperialism, the Parthenon is a monument of civilization.
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Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Artist Nick Dong reinterpreted the ancient concept of the banners to symbolize the victory of enlightenment rather than war.
—Diana Argabrite, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, Tory Burch found enlightenment in a midcentury Jules Olitski sculpture, and designer Colleen Allen lit a candlestick to photograph through an opal, conjuring ideas of witchcraft.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Venus sextile Uranus brings unexpected enlightenment and liberation Comments
The winds of change are blowing!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Artist Nick Dong reinterpreted the ancient concept of the banners to symbolize the victory of enlightenment rather than war.
—Diana Argabrite, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, Tory Burch found enlightenment in a midcentury Jules Olitski sculpture, and designer Colleen Allen lit a candlestick to photograph through an opal, conjuring ideas of witchcraft.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Venus sextile Uranus brings unexpected enlightenment and liberation Comments
The winds of change are blowing!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Some humanities departments with shrinking majors have been able to persevere in part by fostering humanistic education and scholarship on campus.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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The event and scholarships are named for Raglin, who had a 35-year career in education and worked at school districts, including seven years as an assistant superintendent at School District U-46, according to his online obituary.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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