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
Trust that there is a sense of enlightenment waiting for you on the other side of this detour.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Waiting for perfect policy alignment or consumer enlightenment exacerbates the crisis and prolongs the speed of progress.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Their energy and enlightenment on how AI should undertake mental health guidance provides a strident possibility for establishing a legacy that will last their lifetimes and beyond.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Next are Zen-like music, scenes and graphics to show a patient’s sudden enlightenment about the drug’s benefits.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Waiting for perfect policy alignment or consumer enlightenment exacerbates the crisis and prolongs the speed of progress.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Their energy and enlightenment on how AI should undertake mental health guidance provides a strident possibility for establishing a legacy that will last their lifetimes and beyond.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Next are Zen-like music, scenes and graphics to show a patient’s sudden enlightenment about the drug’s benefits.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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At the same time, alternative education pathways are proving faster, cheaper, and lucrative.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Today, her steady hand, institutional knowledge and loyalty continue to guide the Tennessean and inspire her colleagues.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The scholarship covers tuition fees and contributes to living costs, while also offering the recipient one-on-one mentorship from the Dior Men’s design team.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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She's put those skills to use, working as a full-time content creator and the founder of Scholarship Guru, through which she's helped clients secure millions of dollars in scholarship awards.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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