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illuminating

[ih-loo-muh-ney-ting] / ɪˈlu məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
lighting up
Synonyms


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The knowledge Neal and Samara have acquired since losing Anthony has felt to them like a missing piece that makes sense of his story, and a light illuminating their path ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

Light trickles its way into the hotel room, illuminating a brown coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC has investigated its history and it offers an illuminating insight into the enigmatic life of a shadow ship.

From BBC

Natural light filters through vast triangular windows, illuminating both colossal statues and delicate jewellery from Egypt's ancient civilisation.

From Barron's

They installed a solar-powered lens, illuminating the lighthouse for the first time in decades.

From Los Angeles Times