illuminate

Example Sentences

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Machines designed to imitate human intelligence may help illuminate what makes human consciousness unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The streetlights illuminate what looks like fog, and you can see little particles of dust and debris swirling around.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Clearly, the historic performance — one that attempted to illuminate and celebrate the Latin community, people and their past — left her feeling triggered.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The “Cold Mountain” gaffe was a rare instance of a “Good Hang” research flub, one that inadvertently managed to illuminate more of Paltrow’s self-perception.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

I see lightning illuminate the dark mountains like the flashbulb on my camera.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya