- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Example Sentences
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Oxygen ions produce bright emission lines when illuminated by massive stars, which makes them comparatively easy to detect.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
The panel is filled with illuminated diamond shapes, a longstanding motif in the company’s designs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Permission was also sought to play music along parts of the designated route lined with illuminated features depicting scenes from the Harry Potter franchise.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The room itself is lovely, with Midcentury Modern touches including curved cherry-wood walls, illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces and low lighting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Juanita stepped forward to take a better look at the wooded area being illuminated.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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