illustrate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
To illustrate the time savings of building autonomous AI agents with Astra, the company said the model could cut apartment hunting from six hours to under 10 minutes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The point of the film was to illustrate that troops who don't directly fire weapons are still "under tremendous stress, high alertness and subject to exhaustion".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Another way to illustrate relative performance of the yen is via the EUR/JPY cross, which is well below the 187 level where authorities intervened the last two rounds,” Keshvani adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“You know, if I wanted someone to illustrate for me all the ways that this could go wrong, I’d just tell my parents.”
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
![]()
Drama kings say this illustrates the death of old-school masculinity, while medical experts such as Goncalves attribute it to other factors, including an increase in obesity and diabetes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Hegel’s reading of “Antigone” illustrates his thesis-antithesis-synthesis view of dialectical progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Bangladesh also illustrates how urgently better information needs to be converted into conservation action.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Oli's case illustrates how preventable errors within the NHS can have devastating and life-changing consequences for individuals and their families."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
One unforgettable incident with the electric fence illustrates his persistence.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
![]()
If ever a company illustrated the pitfalls of ignoring amortization, Bending Spoons is it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The market timers’ unseemly rush for the exits is illustrated in the accompanying chart of the average recommended equity exposure among a subset of short-term market timers who focus on the Nasdaq stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Narrative art is stories that are illustrated," Bates said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Then came illustrated guides purporting to explain how an anxious shopper might distinguish horse meat from cow meat by color, texture, fat and smell.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
As the title promised, the volume was lavishly illustrated with thumbnail-sized watercolor paintings, most of which depicted wildflower meadows and snowcapped mountain peaks.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
![]()
Chelsea feature in six of the 10 busiest club pairings, illustrating the scale of their player trading since the BlueCo consortium completed its takeover.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
That’s more than 3% of the country’s adult population, illustrating the feverish extent of stock market speculation and the danger of leverage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Melliti’s performance is one of silent suffering, illustrating Fatima’s deference to her family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Between now and November, we’re bringing you profiles of the political figures reshaping their parties and illustrating the choices Americans confront in the 2026 midterm elections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
And I really have gotten better at illustrating people.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing illustrate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!