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illuminate

[ih-loo-muh-neyt, ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt] / ɪˈlu məˌneɪt, ɪˈlu mə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /




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It may also illuminate some of the ancient chemical steps that eventually contributed to the emergence of life on Earth.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Twenty- fours later, 70,000 fans hold up their phones and illuminate the stadium as Asha Bohsle's vocals ring out.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

They play with perspective, color, space and time to illuminate postwar American tensions, be they racial, political or existential.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

A few additional points may illuminate the puzzle.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Courtney pulls out his phone, turns on the little flashlight, and points it upward to illuminate the second-floor balcony overlooking the foyer.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

For many fans “The Mad King” illuminates a time in Westeros history that has only been hinted at in the books, and explored in more limited ways onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

It’s worth thinking about because it illuminates the principles that we should be applying to questions of governance in this country.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

While we’re on the topic of Brin and Lake Tahoe, let me share another early anecdote that illuminates the mindset I’m referring to, and that I wrote about way back in 1999.

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

The stage illuminates, the bass kicks in and your favourite musician appears on stage.

From BBC May 7, 2026

Instead, a broken window illuminates a swaybacked bed.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The night tours, which run until 11:00 pm, are sold out and tourists on one visit this week spoke of a "magical" and "romantic" atmosphere in the illuminated monument.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The team illuminated the material and carefully analyzed the light reflected from it.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

When the restored exterior is unveiled for the first time in seven years and illuminated for the first time ever, everyone will get to appreciate its beauty, said Mettham.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Now all the other nook statues came to illuminated life and started shouting.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

Judge Choudhury said in the 150-plus page ruling that the audio recordings of phone calls were "particularly illuminating".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

It was illuminating to hear the period-instrument orchestra—led by Geoffrey Loff, who also played keyboard—with its softer strings and prominent bassoons, though the continuo cellist struggled with coordination.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

It can be a tedious but illuminating chore that will help you become more aware of where your money is going.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

But the film’s screenplay — a biting, laugh-a-minute wonder penned by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack — shrewdly plays with genre conventions and audience expectations, illuminating more depth with every other sentence.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

“We’ll use my torch first,” Paris said as he turned on his flashlight, illuminating the way down a narrow corridor.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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