- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Example Sentences
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The illuminated exhaust plumes were visible across the eastern United States, giving observers a remarkable view of the rocket's journey into space.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Residents across the UK were left stunned as the sky was illuminated by the spectacular colours of the Northern Lights on Friday and Saturday evenings.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Thankfully, AI has illuminated what colleges and universities must do—namely, what AI can’t do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Elsewhere, King Gillette Ranch’s “Night of the Jack” is a milelong trail filled with pumpkin delights and illuminated installations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
We turned towards the dark in front and illuminated a flickering tunnel of doors.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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