as in educated
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as in informed
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlightened
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Created under the umbrella of the Shorefast Foundation, a Canadian charity Cobb cofounded with her brothers, the inn is part of a project to revitalize the island economy through enlightened tourism.
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Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This movie, which anchors Reef’s climactic breakthrough to his enlightened decision to stop googling himself.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Created under the umbrella of the Shorefast Foundation, a Canadian charity Cobb cofounded with her brothers, the inn is part of a project to revitalize the island economy through enlightened tourism.
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Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
One of the enlightened, somebody named Mike Freiberg, a DFL representative out Golden Valley way, had the audacity to author a bill that would reduce by 10 percent the aid sent by the state to any city that does not the fly the enlightened flag.
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Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The anti-Trump rage, the surge of younger, more educated progressive voters, the hunger for someone willing to fight on affordability with policy, message, and tone, in Albany and Washington — all of it was hiding in plain sight for anyone looking at the data rather than the tired, old playbook.
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Also, the participants who volunteered for the study were generally healthier, more educated and more often female than the general French population, the researchers noted.
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At the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Human Services informed 3,411 — 62% of the providers screened — that they were disenrolled and could not bill Medicaid.
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Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
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Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
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It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
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Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
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Finally, Google now is using AI to provide enhanced protection when using Google Chrome to recognize scam websites and warn you about them.
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightened. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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