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illustration

[il-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃən /




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A clear illustration of this behavior comes from one of the most-cited studies in the behavioral economics field.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A recent illustration of how the mayor expects businesses to compete: The owner of a Chicago pet-care store asked Mr. Johnson why the cost of her business license increased by 300%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Christ Is Risen” reads the headline on one email included in the lawsuit, which was decorated with a watercolor illustration of an open cave decorated with flowers.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

When she studied illustration at RISD, she recalls being surrounded by talented drafters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I held my breath as I placed the close-up image from the Ludus map beside the illustration from the D&D module.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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