- past tense form of illustrate.
- past participle of illustrate.
illustrated
Example Sentences
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“The pullback in activity also illustrated potential vulnerability in software valuations,” the firm says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Philippe recalled receiving illustrated letters almost every week, filled with drawings, doodles and notes of affection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The new Pokémon card set features new illustrated rare cards, as well as some with foil finishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
That illustrated the sense of satisfaction she felt after winning a title few had predicted - not because of her game but her history in New York.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The significance of that botanical wealth for humans is illustrated by the geographer Mark Blunder's studies of wild grass distributions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
