illuminate

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Was there a certain story — one that hasn’t been told about the city — that you wanted to illuminate?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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

When I open the curtains, the first rays of morning illuminate the room.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir