illuminating

Example Sentences

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It shows the sea stacks off the coast of Hillswick, with the "mirrie dancer" Northern Lights illuminating the sky above.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Some of the most illuminating material in “Defending Taiwan” arrives in an appendix, where the author interviews four prominent figures in Taipei.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a new way to determine which cancer patients are most likely to benefit from targeted therapies by illuminating tumors in medical scans.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

“We’ve made a lot of progress as a community working with Republicans, working with Democrats,” he said, as the sun made a brief appearance, illuminating the Douglas firs outside his door.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The wood was peeling in some places, but a string of flamingo-shaped lights was wrapped around the banister, illuminating the hall in a faint pink shine.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova