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as in informed
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlightened
Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
In line with enlightened ideas of the time, military engineers were assigned to lay out a precise urban grid which is still visible today.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Not just out of charity, but enlightened self-interest.
—David Miliband, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Many left-leaning Americans agreed, endorsing this new sense of Canada as a more enlightened safe haven.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
In line with enlightened ideas of the time, military engineers were assigned to lay out a precise urban grid which is still visible today.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The upside of the task is to reflect anew on work that moved and enlightened me in the past year and to try to capture something of the filmmaker’s creative achievement.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Not just out of charity, but enlightened self-interest.
—David Miliband, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightened
Adjective
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In the 20th century, as technology made workers more efficient and people became more educated, human capital in America became much more valuable.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic coalition was disproportionately young, lower-income, less educated, and nonwhite—all demographics that were less likely to vote and more likely to be prevented from doing so if friction was added to the voting process.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of The Coach Originals, it’s inspired by one of the brand’s legacy bags that originally debuted in 1997.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Denying them those opportunities in an attempt to punish their parents should be abhorrent to any civilized nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rear camera supports Apple ProRes capture and features a True Tone flash for enhanced low-light performance in stills.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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The enhanced spring break measures are set to be implemented until March 31.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightened. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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