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as in demonstrates
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 illuminates
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrates
Honestly, what Representative Mace has been doing illustrates all that is wrong with our politics right now.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
This table illustrates how ORCL is growing compared to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Reform advocates told IndyStar that the case illustrates how foster parents are often given more leeway than biological families.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Adolescence illustrates how, in the hypercapitalist competition of toxic masculinity online, teenagers have the most to lose.
—Hari Kunzru, The New York Review of Books, 18 Sep. 2025
That illustrates the value of your personal information in the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Carney’s lyrical piece, a sort of prose poem-flash fiction hybrid, written from the point of view of an unborn baby, illustrates a womb space at once protective and cage-like.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The transformation of its original property illustrates just how powerful the venture has been.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
This table illustrates how ORCL is growing compared to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Reform advocates told IndyStar that the case illustrates how foster parents are often given more leeway than biological families.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Adolescence illustrates how, in the hypercapitalist competition of toxic masculinity online, teenagers have the most to lose.
—Hari Kunzru, The New York Review of Books, 18 Sep. 2025
That illustrates the value of your personal information in the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Carney’s lyrical piece, a sort of prose poem-flash fiction hybrid, written from the point of view of an unborn baby, illustrates a womb space at once protective and cage-like.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The transformation of its original property illustrates just how powerful the venture has been.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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Their growing role in channeling demand for Treasuries demonstrates how code, markets, and regulation are converging to create an undeniable new form of fiscal infrastructure that may prolong America’s place in the global financial system.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The poll found a majority or plurality of voters believe that Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people—four categories where her numbers are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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But twilight illuminates the sky to some extent whenever the sun's upper rim is less than 18-degrees below the horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Center surveys Arizonans about their civic priorities and aims to bring residents together by providing data that illuminates shared public values.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the sketch, Bargatze plays George Washington and explains the confusing nature of modern-day America.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whereas previous metal pollution records extracted their silt, or evidence from areas far from their sources— upland peat cores or mountain and polar glaciers, Cambridge specifies –the most recent data comes from the epicenter of production, a paleochannel of the River Ure, Cambridge explains.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The award is voted on by Dodger players and coaches and recognizes the player who exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Campanella.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte, in particular, exemplifies this with the store’s design and product mix being both a destination for self-purchase and a place to find thoughtful presents.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As drafted and adopted, the ordinance specifically clarifies that the measure does not create a private right to action against the city or its personnel.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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