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as in illuminates
to supply with light
small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way
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as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined
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Each fixture is topped with a discreet solar panel that charges throughout the day and automatically illuminates at night, so there's no wiring required.
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The tournament also illuminates America's growing, yet often unacknowledged, passion for soccer, allowing fans to openly embrace the sport.
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On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.
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Texas, which educates roughly 1 in 10 of the nation's public school students, has been at the forefront of a charge by conservatives to incorporate more religion into classrooms.
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Uyeyama lights the burners with a long match, then turns the roaster on.
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Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
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Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
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That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
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The brand uses tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a gentle, stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens and protects against premature aging.
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The lemon juice brightens the peaches and helps slow browning, a method also recommended for freezing peaches.
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“Illumines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumines. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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