as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
Those who meet him achieve an unwanted enlightenment about their place in the world.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for enlightenment
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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That means investing in training, education partnerships and internal mobility.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Transparency, education and subtle peer influence tend to go a long way.—
Andy Elliott,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Given their long-standing reputations and deep knowledge of the industry, both execs are well positioned to troubleshoot issues anywhere – whether remotely or on set – ensuring flow and leveraging their strong connections with former colleagues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Pro golfer Kevin Hall is Reaching Out alumni Reaching Out's most famous alumni may be deaf golfer Kevin Hall, who turned pro in 2005 after attending Ohio State University on a golf scholarship.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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Scaling momentum for the global stage While studying at UC Berkeley, Espinoza took a key piece of advice from a scholarship (Cal Alumni Association Leadership Award) interview to heart and began to focus on scaling the work his mother had started.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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