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
Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 June 2025
Indeed, there’s a kind of unexpected, strange joy because of it – an enlightenment in becoming bonded to another species that enables us to see all forms of life differently.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 20 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
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 June 2025
Indeed, there’s a kind of unexpected, strange joy because of it – an enlightenment in becoming bonded to another species that enables us to see all forms of life differently.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 20 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
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Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Defense attorney Natalee Segal said that Germayne Cunningham possessed limited medical knowledge as a police officer but relied on medical professionals for how to best help his family.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Strategic pillars are scholarships and student investment; programmatic innovation and resources; talent discovery and development; research and advocacy; and institutional capacity building.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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Aaliyah secured an athletic scholarship after going to the state championships while wrestling for high schools in Wyoming and New Mexico, securing second place twice.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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