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as in demonstrated
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in illuminated
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrated
The confab did not swerve the big issues, illustrated by a session dubbed ‘Stories For Tomorrow’ on how Israeli and Palestinian writers can collaborate.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
This was most starkly illustrated when a bunch of activists set up a guillotine outside Bezos’s mansion, in protest of the terrible pay and conditions that Amazon offers its workers.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With drone warfare in Ukraine and Poland, the defence applications of AI software are starkly illustrated.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge (a pen name for the anonymous author), Demon Slayer debuted in 2016 in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, a manga magazine.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The correlation This dynamic can be illustrated through a chart combining the price dynamics of live cattle futures and Texas Roadhouse.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
For the artists, Cabrera’s text is not a script to be illustrated but a catalyst.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
This was most starkly illustrated when a bunch of activists set up a guillotine outside Bezos’s mansion, in protest of the terrible pay and conditions that Amazon offers its workers.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
With drone warfare in Ukraine and Poland, the defence applications of AI software are starkly illustrated.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge (a pen name for the anonymous author), Demon Slayer debuted in 2016 in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, a manga magazine.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The correlation This dynamic can be illustrated through a chart combining the price dynamics of live cattle futures and Texas Roadhouse.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
For the artists, Cabrera’s text is not a script to be illustrated but a catalyst.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The filing also included text messages from Robinson and his roommate that further illuminated the case.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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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,
16 Sep. 2025
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Athron explained that new tariffs apply if any tea blend contains leaves from China or India, regardless of where it's processed.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Robinson also explained the obscure engravings found on bullet casings that were left behind at the scene.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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This year’s Spotlight Award goes to director HIKARI, celebrating her vivid and versatile storytelling as exemplified in Centerpiece presentation RENTAL FAMILY.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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Daniels has exemplified that mentality thus far in 2025.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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