as in illumined
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in lit
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
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
There is a photo, too, of the doll itself, a nude little cherub packaged in a box designed to look like both a manger and an illuminated Bible.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Fickle weather brings in cloudy moments and a less illuminated path.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Returning after dark, the illuminated GoldenTemple dazzlingly reflected on the adjacent sacred pool.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that the 90-percent illuminated moon will also brighten the sky, making faint planets like Uranus harder to spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
A good deal Pitching your restaurant to the masses these days usually involves social media, particularly Instagram and TikTok, where carefully constructed and perfectly illuminated images sell the product.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Between scenes, for instance, the illuminated proscenium blinks ominously, as if in code.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Informally called the Mercer Building, referring to a longtime tenant whose name is illuminated atop the building.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Royal blue, oxblood, and gold paint illuminated the creation of Adam and the temptation of Eve—the couple who give the place its name, the Crypt of the Original Sin—along with various apostles and archangels.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
During its record-breaking 25-year run, RHIC illuminated nature’s thorniest force and its most fundamental constituents.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The museum illuminated how much our national history is really a mosaic of stories from cities and towns across the country.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
None of the illuminated material is ionized; it’s merely lit up by the central star’s light that gets reflected off of all of the ejecta.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
There is a photo, too, of the doll itself, a nude little cherub packaged in a box designed to look like both a manger and an illuminated Bible.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Fickle weather brings in cloudy moments and a less illuminated path.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Returning after dark, the illuminated GoldenTemple dazzlingly reflected on the adjacent sacred pool.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that the 90-percent illuminated moon will also brighten the sky, making faint planets like Uranus harder to spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
A good deal Pitching your restaurant to the masses these days usually involves social media, particularly Instagram and TikTok, where carefully constructed and perfectly illuminated images sell the product.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Between scenes, for instance, the illuminated proscenium blinks ominously, as if in code.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Models wearing diamond and pearl pieces from the new collection were stationed throughout the room, illuminated by overhead spotlights.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Informally called the Mercer Building, referring to a longtime tenant whose name is illuminated atop the building.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Royal blue, oxblood, and gold paint illuminated the creation of Adam and the temptation of Eve—the couple who give the place its name, the Crypt of the Original Sin—along with various apostles and archangels.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
During its record-breaking 25-year run, RHIC illuminated nature’s thorniest force and its most fundamental constituents.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The museum illuminated how much our national history is really a mosaic of stories from cities and towns across the country.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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The stock market's comeback faces its first major test this week with the release of January's jobs report, and JPMorgan's trading desk has illustrated some scenarios on how the data could affect the rebound.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The match illustrated Onana’s frailties and strengths.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Li highlighted YouTube’s safety features and compared YouTube to entertainment streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, an argument YouTube has made before.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Joe Brusuelas, senior economist at RSM US, highlighted a few of those factors when pushing back on White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett’s claim Monday that subdued job gains are primarily the result of lower population figures and higher productivity.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Every detail of the interiors reflects the soul of the island, from the famous divi divi tree motif to the color palette inspired by coral reefs and the iconic parrotfish.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shaped by his understanding of this relationship between art and politics, it was infused with visual elements inspired by Gaza.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Adam Ruzicka, Anton Lundell, Martin Necas, Connor McDavid, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hanna Olsson were among those who lit the lamp on Day 3 of hockey.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rohan was first, for Rohan Shivakumar, the Yale student who first analyzed it, and Gondor was next, because, well — the beacons were lit!—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Technology Leaves Little Room to Hide Winfrey emphasized that advances in surveillance and biometric technology have changed how cases like this are investigated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The complaint emphasized Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander, the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most have found their way, educated themselves, and shaken off horrible memories, negative self-images, and bad relationships that happened for the wrong reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her four millennial children still don’t own, despite being college-educated.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Right now, best-selling handbags and wallets are marked down by as much as 82 percent, with plenty of spring-ready pastels and light neutrals to choose from.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Compared with other kava teas, these tea bags produce a beverage that is light and pleasant-tasting, with additional ingredients like cinnamon and carob to add flavor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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