enlightened

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Many of the problems we face are self-inflicted, and they are fixable with proper allocation of resources, and enlightened and accountable leadership.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Because it was framed as compassionate and enlightened, questioning it felt taboo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

“I believe that it enlightened, lit a fire under the guys,” DiGiorgio said, “to be a little excited for this week.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

In Miranda’s “Hamilton” audiences saw what America could be if it were truly an egalitarian, enlightened society unhindered by the ugly racism that scarred it from the very start.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Luminous and enlightened, they were acknowledged as the very best of humanity—which is why they were chosen for the job.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman