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

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

“I am so glad to see you here this evening, because this afternoon my optometrist gave me eye drops and I couldn’t see a thing! Before I officially illuminate our Olympic torch...”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein