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as in to demonstrate
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in to illuminate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Viewership data also illustrates YouTube’s strong standing in the media landscape.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
When creating the boat tour, Baltimore Heritage sought scenic destinations that would illustrate historical events, Hopkins said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit
To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
When creating the boat tour, Baltimore Heritage sought scenic destinations that would illustrate historical events, Hopkins said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit
To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Employees looking to make a change are increasingly seeking out companies with cultures that align with their priorities, demonstrating that meaningful work is a critical factor in career decisions today. 6.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Transforming Sales Strategies with Predictive Analytics Sales is another domain where AI has demonstrated transformative potential.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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The X-rays from Chandra (in red) show young, massive stars illuminating the wreath and sending high-energy light into interstellar space.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rooms are illuminated by Murano chandeliers and decked out in Norwegian folkloric motifs and custom furnishings.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, explained his priority is to arrest and remove criminals who pose the greatest danger to Americans, The Center Square reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This misunderstanding can result in inaccurate measurements if the recipe doesn't clarify further with weights or detailed instructions.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Illustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrate. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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