illuminating
adjective
il·lu·mi·nat·ing
i-ˈlü-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
: providing insight, clarity, or understanding : highly informative
an illuminating remark/discussion
… much of the information is quite illuminating …—
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illuminatingly
adverb
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the show is an illuminating tutorial on ways to prepare popular dishes using wholesome ingredients
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That tape, which takes up the last two discs of Through the Open Window, is also unexpectedly illuminating.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
As Love Chant comes out, Dando is still promoting Rumors of My Demise, a frank and illuminating account of his eventful life co-written with Jim Ruland.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
In Love is an illuminating, modern love story about two people who make an impossible decision together that honors their enduring commitment to each other.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
As Love Chant comes out, Dando is still promoting Rumors of My Demise, a frank and illuminating account of his eventful life co-written with Jim Ruland.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
In Love is an illuminating, modern love story about two people who make an impossible decision together that honors their enduring commitment to each other.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Illuminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illuminating. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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