illuminate

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, Veloso relied on the sun, candlelight and fire to illuminate his shots.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 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

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

With each step, the stairs illuminate one by one, a purple-blue light sputtering to life.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera