as in illumined
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in lit
to supply with light
a floor lamp illuminates a living room rather nicely
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as in illustrated
to make plain or understandable
the museum's exhibit on the refraction of light really illuminated the subject for us
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as in pictorialized
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
no one knows for sure the identity of the artist who illuminated that medieval manuscript so beautifully
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the results of the statewide testing illuminated the need to place more focus on instruction in math and science
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
how man is illuminated by a higher spirit
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Recent Examples of illuminated
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mill Mountain Park is home to a zoo, wildflower garden, and hiking trails; its peak is topped with a nearly 90-foot-tall star, illuminated and visible for miles.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
For the 19th year, Illumine, an illuminated immersive art event, will take place at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drone shows, as described in the staff report, involve up to 1,000 illuminated aerial drones programmed to autonomously take off up to 660 feet above Mission Bay.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Try not to trip over an antique streetlamp, the type that paved the way for brightly illuminated city streets.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When the sun goes down, the lights create a beautifully illuminated path.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The above image, acquired in 2013, shows a few slight changes as more of Saturn’s north polar area becomes illuminated.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The NoHo Gateway Sign, a large-scale public art installation that has been dark since 2013, was illuminated during an evening ceremony led by Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Housed in a charming 1940s-era cottage with an outdoor patio illuminated by twinkly lights, Piola serves Italian dishes made from old family recipes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
At that time, the red stop lights embedded in the taxiway in front of the truck were illuminated, indicating the truck should not proceed.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Put together, this illuminated the fact that all effort draws on some reservoir that, no matter how vast, is dwindling.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The moon, which will be one day from reaching first quarter phase — 38% illuminated by the sun — will be situated above and to the right of Jupiter, about 3 degrees away.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The amber wave will be illuminated by the Aposē lamp trio, revealed for the first time.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Expression and communication are illuminated.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mill Mountain Park is home to a zoo, wildflower garden, and hiking trails; its peak is topped with a nearly 90-foot-tall star, illuminated and visible for miles.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
For the 19th year, Illumine, an illuminated immersive art event, will take place at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The drone shows, as described in the staff report, involve up to 1,000 illuminated aerial drones programmed to autonomously take off up to 660 feet above Mission Bay.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Try not to trip over an antique streetlamp, the type that paved the way for brightly illuminated city streets.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
When the sun goes down, the lights create a beautifully illuminated path.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The above image, acquired in 2013, shows a few slight changes as more of Saturn’s north polar area becomes illuminated.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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With options like Atlantic Ocean mist, the shower is over-the-top in the best way, and the heated swimming pool is gently illuminated, creating a peaceful lagoon-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The NoHo Gateway Sign, a large-scale public art installation that has been dark since 2013, was illuminated during an evening ceremony led by Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Housed in a charming 1940s-era cottage with an outdoor patio illuminated by twinkly lights, Piola serves Italian dishes made from old family recipes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
At that time, the red stop lights embedded in the taxiway in front of the truck were illuminated, indicating the truck should not proceed.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Put together, this illuminated the fact that all effort draws on some reservoir that, no matter how vast, is dwindling.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The moon, which will be one day from reaching first quarter phase — 38% illuminated by the sun — will be situated above and to the right of Jupiter, about 3 degrees away.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The amber wave will be illuminated by the Aposē lamp trio, revealed for the first time.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Expression and communication are illuminated.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nothing could have better illustrated where the Penguins are in their first-round NHL playoff series with the Philadelphia Flyers — or the team’s mindset.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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What a shame if our children’s children could not be inspired by the wonders of the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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That's when the lunar disk will pass opposite the sun in Earth's sky, appearing fully lit by the sun's rays.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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In the room over, the full Reform Copenhagen kitchen is beautifully lit by two Louis Poulsen pendant lights and the dining table is illuminated by a Herman Miller Saucer Bubble pendant.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of 25 minutes Breslow and Kennedy explained their decision to fire one of the most accomplished managers in franchise history after just 27 games this season and elevate Triple-A manager Chad Tracy to the big league role on an interim basis.—
Mac Cerullo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Studley explained the biological process responsible for the lobster’s two-toned appearance.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Frankel said the correspondents' dinner suspect, who was highly educated and had no criminal record, had sent a letter explaining his actions to family members, who immediately contacted police.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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