- past tense form of illustrate.
- past participle of illustrate.
illustrated
Example Sentences
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A sequence against the Washington Mystics on Friday perfectly illustrated why she is so dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
This can be illustrated with an example from Spurs' 3-0 win against Hoffenheim in pre-season.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The property has its own illustrated map, drawn by Nina Rae Vaughn, the same artist who illustrates Disneyland’s official park maps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
So we only have a two-year performance record, but those two years have illustrated what investors can expect from this type of strategy during a bull market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Frequently, he graphically illustrated points by chalking key words or phrases on the blackboard.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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