as in illumined
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in lit
to supply with light
a floor lamp illuminates a living room rather nicely
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as in illustrated
to make plain or understandable
the museum's exhibit on the refraction of light really illuminated the subject for us
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as in pictorialized
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
no one knows for sure the identity of the artist who illuminated that medieval manuscript so beautifully
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the results of the statewide testing illuminated the need to place more focus on instruction in math and science
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
how man is illuminated by a higher spirit
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Recent Examples of illuminated
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mill Mountain Park is home to a zoo, wildflower garden, and hiking trails; its peak is topped with a nearly 90-foot-tall star, illuminated and visible for miles.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
For the 19th year, Illumine, an illuminated immersive art event, will take place at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drone shows, as described in the staff report, involve up to 1,000 illuminated aerial drones programmed to autonomously take off up to 660 feet above Mission Bay.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Try not to trip over an antique streetlamp, the type that paved the way for brightly illuminated city streets.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When the sun goes down, the lights create a beautifully illuminated path.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The above image, acquired in 2013, shows a few slight changes as more of Saturn’s north polar area becomes illuminated.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
In the room over, the full Reform Copenhagen kitchen is beautifully lit by two Louis Poulsen pendant lights and the dining table is illuminated by a Herman Miller Saucer Bubble pendant.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
With options like Atlantic Ocean mist, the shower is over-the-top in the best way, and the heated swimming pool is gently illuminated, creating a peaceful lagoon-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The NoHo Gateway Sign, a large-scale public art installation that has been dark since 2013, was illuminated during an evening ceremony led by Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Housed in a charming 1940s-era cottage with an outdoor patio illuminated by twinkly lights, Piola serves Italian dishes made from old family recipes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Put together, this illuminated the fact that all effort draws on some reservoir that, no matter how vast, is dwindling.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The moon, which will be one day from reaching first quarter phase — 38% illuminated by the sun — will be situated above and to the right of Jupiter, about 3 degrees away.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mill Mountain Park is home to a zoo, wildflower garden, and hiking trails; its peak is topped with a nearly 90-foot-tall star, illuminated and visible for miles.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
For the 19th year, Illumine, an illuminated immersive art event, will take place at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drone shows, as described in the staff report, involve up to 1,000 illuminated aerial drones programmed to autonomously take off up to 660 feet above Mission Bay.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Try not to trip over an antique streetlamp, the type that paved the way for brightly illuminated city streets.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When the sun goes down, the lights create a beautifully illuminated path.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The above image, acquired in 2013, shows a few slight changes as more of Saturn’s north polar area becomes illuminated.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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But such moments when a TNO is illuminated by a star in the cosmic background, called stellar occultations, are rare opportunities to study the size, shape and features of a small, distant object, Arimatsu said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
In the room over, the full Reform Copenhagen kitchen is beautifully lit by two Louis Poulsen pendant lights and the dining table is illuminated by a Herman Miller Saucer Bubble pendant.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
With options like Atlantic Ocean mist, the shower is over-the-top in the best way, and the heated swimming pool is gently illuminated, creating a peaceful lagoon-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The NoHo Gateway Sign, a large-scale public art installation that has been dark since 2013, was illuminated during an evening ceremony led by Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Housed in a charming 1940s-era cottage with an outdoor patio illuminated by twinkly lights, Piola serves Italian dishes made from old family recipes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Put together, this illuminated the fact that all effort draws on some reservoir that, no matter how vast, is dwindling.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The moon, which will be one day from reaching first quarter phase — 38% illuminated by the sun — will be situated above and to the right of Jupiter, about 3 degrees away.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The mental and physical health implications of these products are illustrated through youth experiencing heartburn, dehydration, nausea, and developing body dysmorphia and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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From sea to mountains, ingredients cover a spectrum of Okayama specialties, with creations inspired by the subtlest flavor shifts of Japan’s 72 micro-seasons (recent highlights ranged from arrowhead fish, Chinese cabbage, and foie gras to Okayama Nagi beef and turnip).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The rule was inspired by a February dispute between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in which Prestianni covered his mouth with his jersey and allegedly used racial slurs.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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But Jones only lit a fuse that had been slowly burning in Romans for a lifetime.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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That's when the lunar disk will pass opposite the sun in Earth's sky, appearing fully lit by the sun's rays.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Attenborough was educated at Cambridge.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Dean was born in a small town in South Dakota, educated in a one-room schoolhouse, and through grit and determination built a small garbage business into Waste Management — a global company serving multiple continents with over $9 billion in revenue by his retirement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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