illumination
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Under visible-light illumination in an aqueous solution, the nanoreactor achieved an H2O2 photosynthesis rate of 3.24 mmol gcat.-1 h-1.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Even Apollo astronauts didn't see the Orientale basin completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Additional lenses then organize the beams into a structured grid of square illumination areas at the receiving surface.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Most of the illumination in the large room came from long fluorescent bulbs that ran along the high ceiling.
From "George" by Alex Gino
Signer John Adams hoped that future generations would celebrate America’s birthday with “bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Marine life that most people never see floated into view, including delicate comb jellies with pulsing fairy-light illuminations along their sides.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Fleet Town Council erected the illuminations above High Street in the Hampshire town.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2024
The illuminations set off from the London Eye, and barges moored in a central area of the river featured more than 12,000 fireworks.
From DOGO News ● Jan. 2, 2024
The dog barked furiously in our direction, but the soldiers were all staring at the illuminations above.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Vocabulary lists containing illumination
Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 4: Powerful Openings
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
