illuminate
Example Sentences
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At night, the lights that illuminate the bridge shimmer like mini moons in the waters below.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
They used the drone to illuminate the site and transmit video to colleagues so they could see the diver was safe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
The streetlights illuminate what looks like fog, and you can see little particles of dust and debris swirling around.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
The space is a mash-up of textures: Rows of warm, flickering candles illuminate a cool, polished concrete floor; velvet curtains ripple by plush and furry throw rugs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
Since it was dark, we used our flashlights to illuminate the artifacts while we were talking.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
Vocabulary lists containing illuminate
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