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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the candidate's so-called illuminations of his views on a number of controversial issues left many voters in the dark
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
in that clime the illumination of the full moon on a clear night is so bright that you can practically read by it
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
a steady illumination from the flashlight was all I had while changing the tire
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Recent Examples of illumination
This mix supplies illumination for both tasks and decorative accents.
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Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Each square can be controlled precisely and illumination with up to 3,500 nits.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
With this illumination, firefighters can identify entry directions and escape routes in low-visibility environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather than just one floor lamp or pendant, now, designers are pairing many different forms of illumination.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
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Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Each square can be controlled precisely and illumination with up to 3,500 nits.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
With this illumination, firefighters can identify entry directions and escape routes in low-visibility environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather than just one floor lamp or pendant, now, designers are pairing many different forms of illumination.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumination
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The county has also ignored requests for an explanation as to what harm would be caused by revealing those costs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Typical brightness reaches 1,800 nits, and peak brightness hits 2,500 nits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood Montesol Experimental, on the corner of Vara de Rey, is part of the overall glow-up of Ibiza Town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its coconut milk and warm-sand notes make for an irresistible combination, and when summer rolls around, the shimmery finish will give me a radiant, fresh-from-the-beach glow.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The process and outcomes are shielded from public view under the department’s interpretation of a court decision.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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If that interpretation holds up, some taxpayers who were charged penalties or interest during that stretch may be able to seek refunds or have those charges removed.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 150 shops are a vital source of livelihood for many and an illustration of resilience.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves directed the show with an eye toward brilliance of color and vigor of movement; Viviana Goodwin and Justin Austin led a spirited cast, with Kedrick Armstrong conducting and Damien Sneed handling the arrangements.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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This bright, fresh production, enhanced by projections and masks and dancing and some gloriously uninhibited performances, demonstrates the simple brilliance of Ionesco’s script.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Illumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumination. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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