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as in demonstrates
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in illuminates
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrates
But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Their rekindled relationship illustrates the dissonance of familial expectations and intimacy with a parent one barely knows.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
An interactive graphic below also illustrates this.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
This bedroom at Chateau de Bourneau illustrates this idea perfectly.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
In Old Goa the Museum of Christian Art, in the 17th-century Convent of Santa Monica, illustrates the imprint of Indian artisanship on the holy objects and textiles found in the region's early churches.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh illustrates these stakes clearly because of how much science happens here.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Their rekindled relationship illustrates the dissonance of familial expectations and intimacy with a parent one barely knows.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
An interactive graphic below also illustrates this.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
This bedroom at Chateau de Bourneau illustrates this idea perfectly.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
In Old Goa the Museum of Christian Art, in the 17th-century Convent of Santa Monica, illustrates the imprint of Indian artisanship on the holy objects and textiles found in the region's early churches.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh illustrates these stakes clearly because of how much science happens here.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a sweeping new analysis from Morgan Stanley Research offers a finding that cuts against the fear — and quietly illuminates something far more consequential about how AI is reshaping the American economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their struggle has upturned the tabletop candle that illuminates the scene and any moment will surely extinguish it, effacing the giddy pattern formed by the writhing bodies and glowing, veiny bladder skin.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mike Jones of The Athletic explains why the lack of top-tier quarterback prospects beyond Fernando Mendoza limits the intrigue typically expected of NFL drafts.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each mural is accompanied by a link to the project’s website, which explains its mission and provides background on and pictures of each plant species featured in the murals.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Illustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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