1
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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Recent Examples of illustrate
The bottom line: Sacks went out of his way to illustrate that the plan is not to use taxpayer funds to buy crypto assets.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map below illustrates the cargo ship's route from the Syrian port Tartus to the North Sea.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Brady Dale, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Newsweek's map below illustrates the cargo ship's route from the Syrian port Tartus to the North Sea.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrate
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The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Zare’s team demonstrated the existence of micro-lightning, very small electricity discharges that occur between tiny droplets of water spray.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The exhibition illuminates the lives of the Roulins through supplemental photographs, letters and histories.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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As for the latter, it’s illuminated with 142 stars.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The United States Department of Justice revealed the arrest on May 13, 2020, explaining that Fayne, who also goes by the name Arkansas Mo, had been arrested on federal bank fraud charges arising from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Statesman sent a city spokesperson several questions to try to clarify the timeline.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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Explain the importance of data analysis and management, and clarify what the AI project aims to achieve along with any potential limitations.—
Nacho De Marco,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Illustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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