illuminate

Example Sentences

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They used the drone to illuminate the site and transmit video to colleagues so they could see the diver was safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The streetlights illuminate what looks like fog, and you can see little particles of dust and debris swirling around.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The space is a mash-up of textures: Rows of warm, flickering candles illuminate a cool, polished concrete floor; velvet curtains ripple by plush and furry throw rugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Headmarveller MacDonald touched the machine, causing etchings to illuminate like veins pulsing through the brass.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton