- present tense form of illustrate (3rd person singular).
illustrates
Example Sentences
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The finding illustrates how scientists can now investigate the earliest stages of development with a level of detail that was previously difficult to achieve.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
The agreement illustrates a historical pattern: The United States no longer needs to annex land to achieve its strategic objectives abroad.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The inquest into Mia's death illustrates just how far we still have to go to improve awareness, understanding and regulation of food allergies," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
A September survey of 1,500 Our Revolution members illustrates the mood of that activist base, although it is not representative of the wider electorate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
This example from the Jordan Valley, like that from Tell Abu Hureyra, illustrates that the first farmers used their detailed knowledge of local species to their own benefit.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
