as in illuminated
filled with much light
illumined display windows in the street's many shops add much to the holiday glow
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as in lighted
to supply with light
small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumined
Adjective
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This illuminated inflatable can be set up quickly and comes with tether cords and ground stakes to keep it securely in place.—
Nora Colomer
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Other favorites to expect again include the Netherlands’ Birdmen — massive, illuminated, beaked creatures that roam the streets — and Tablao Flamenco.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For these families, choosing a college is about ensuring their children are not only educated within a particular nation but also prepared to thrive as leaders in a deeply interconnected world.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both came from dissenting middle-class families, were educated in progressive schools and began their careers as ministers.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Japan lit the spark in 1964 with the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains, which showed the world that fast, safe, and efficient rail travel was possible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The music video pairs tribal ritualism with coastal dreaminess, leading viewers through a cabin lit by candlelight and a beach after sunset.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gaudí’s structure is a head-spinning mixture of morphing geometrical forms, many inspired by nature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The collection was heavy on bubble skirts and dresses, offering a sleek take on mid-season coats and leaning into light colors and tailored short-sleeves.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agent brightened, having noticed something in my file.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Discovered in January, the green comet has brightened faster than predicted in recent weeks and now looks set to be visible from dark rural skies during October 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Illumined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumined. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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