- past tense form of illustrate.
- past participle of illustrate.
illustrated
Example Sentences
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He cites a chart produced recently by Goldman Sachs which illustrated the “explosive growth” in levered exchange-traded funds.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
The size of the prize and the penalties for failure have been illustrated by the instant pressure engulfing Nagelsmann - and the departure of Dutch counterpart Koeman - after those losses.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The study illustrated the need for more localised action plans.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
This concept is commonly illustrated by Schrödinger's cat, a hypothetical cat that is considered both alive and dead until it is observed.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
The boy, the story reported, not only wrote, directed, and acted in his school’s plays, but he also illustrated and edited his summer camp’s newsletter.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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