as in lighted
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in illumined
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
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Instead, the pool surface during the program was mirror calm and dotted with several illuminated floating flowers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, several centuries-old Qurans and illuminated religious texts from Ethiopia were displayed at museums in Baltimore, then Salem, Massachusetts, followed by Toledo, Ohio, in 2023 and 2024.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
As the illuminated side of the moon faces away from Earth, new moons are invisible to observers on the ground unless the moon passes directly in front of the sun — an eclipse.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The set is more vast, with a dynamic, illuminated grid serving as a backdrop.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Sip and savor or set up for some laptop work in the spacious dining room where illuminated floor-to-ceiling windows capture the surrounding bustle of the West Loop.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
His job is to keep the 800,000 people who walk through Plaza de Cesar Chavez for the display each year, or who visit the illuminated drive-thru event, coming back and forming a deeper connection.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
During testing, the tower was illuminated in multiple colors, including royal blue and red to match both the Chiefs and the structure’s daytime look.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The place is illuminated by skylights and furnished with tasteful vintage pieces.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In visible light, it’s illuminated by copious populations of young, massive stars.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Best of all, the glass also incorporates 162 stars that can be illuminated at night.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Once the sun goes down, the park will be illuminated, allowing families to enjoy the park in a new way, including complimentary snacks and exclusive experiences.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
At the heart of the villa is a striking staircase that unfurls through all three levels, elegantly illuminated by custom light fixtures suspended from the triple-height ceiling.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
At the heart of the park is another immersive extravaganza as footage of seascapes and schools of fish swirls dizzyingly around one of the world’s biggest wraparound screens whilst drones which look like illuminated jellyfish fill the air.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Instead, the pool surface during the program was mirror calm and dotted with several illuminated floating flowers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, several centuries-old Qurans and illuminated religious texts from Ethiopia were displayed at museums in Baltimore, then Salem, Massachusetts, followed by Toledo, Ohio, in 2023 and 2024.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
As the illuminated side of the moon faces away from Earth, new moons are invisible to observers on the ground unless the moon passes directly in front of the sun — an eclipse.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The set is more vast, with a dynamic, illuminated grid serving as a backdrop.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Sip and savor or set up for some laptop work in the spacious dining room where illuminated floor-to-ceiling windows capture the surrounding bustle of the West Loop.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
His job is to keep the 800,000 people who walk through Plaza de Cesar Chavez for the display each year, or who visit the illuminated drive-thru event, coming back and forming a deeper connection.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Villa’s imbalanced squad has been illuminated at the start of this campaign.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
During testing, the tower was illuminated in multiple colors, including royal blue and red to match both the Chiefs and the structure’s daytime look.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The place is illuminated by skylights and furnished with tasteful vintage pieces.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In visible light, it’s illuminated by copious populations of young, massive stars.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Best of all, the glass also incorporates 162 stars that can be illuminated at night.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Once the sun goes down, the park will be illuminated, allowing families to enjoy the park in a new way, including complimentary snacks and exclusive experiences.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
At the heart of the villa is a striking staircase that unfurls through all three levels, elegantly illuminated by custom light fixtures suspended from the triple-height ceiling.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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The second was a 10-play, 92-yard second quarter drive highlighted by a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The stretch started with back-to-back playoff wins over the Cardinals, highlighted by a 49-15 rout in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gaudí’s structure is a head-spinning mixture of morphing geometrical forms, many inspired by nature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The business group also emphasized that the licenses still do not guarantee steady access to the rare earths, increasing uncertainty for businesses.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Great Jones, KitchenAid, and Le Creuset all emphasized that colorful cookware can be an easy way to bring more joy into the kitchen.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Each participant was educated on how to follow a ketogenic diet consisting of fewer than 50 grams of carbs per day, combined with higher fat and moderate protein intake.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sharon Olds was born in San Francisco and educated at Stanford University and Columbia University.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Japan lit the spark in 1964 with the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains, which showed the world that fast, safe, and efficient rail travel was possible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The music video pairs tribal ritualism with coastal dreaminess, leading viewers through a cabin lit by candlelight and a beach after sunset.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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