- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Example Sentences
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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
Between them lies a globe illuminated by a view of Potosí, the domain they all shared, if unequally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The first firework illuminated the sky, leaving a waterfall of spangled light.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
