as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
Those who meet him achieve an unwanted enlightenment about their place in the world.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Moving from the United States to Europe and Daniel’s island, from the ’70s to 2018, the characters each make their way to some enlightenment.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Sudden enlightenment is possible with Mercury back in Aries.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Moving from the United States to Europe and Daniel’s island, from the ’70s to 2018, the characters each make their way to some enlightenment.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Sudden enlightenment is possible with Mercury back in Aries.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That requires more than knowledge.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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My daughter Celeste earned her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at Tulane University, supported by merit scholarships and hard work as a server in a restaurant.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 183-room boutique hotel is owned by Rollins College, with all net profits going toward funding scholarships for students at the school.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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