1
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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as in educated
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Recent Examples of enlightened
Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The company is Dropbox, a cloud storage and hosting service with solutions to help organizations and individuals stay organized and design a more enlightened way of working.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Well, late in the affair, an enlightened Marcus literally slaps some sense into Mike at a climactic moment.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 7 June 2024
As the scholar John Ikenberry has noted, the United States’ particular brand of hegemony allowed others to benefit as well, contributing to a relatively enlightened hierarchy that was positive-sum, even if the gains were unequally distributed in Washington’s favor.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Verb
Even Lochlan and Piper, who think of themselves as more enlightened than their loutish brother and materialistic parents, have a lot of Victoria in them.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The company is Dropbox, a cloud storage and hosting service with solutions to help organizations and individuals stay organized and design a more enlightened way of working.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Well, late in the affair, an enlightened Marcus literally slaps some sense into Mike at a climactic moment.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 7 June 2024
As the scholar John Ikenberry has noted, the United States’ particular brand of hegemony allowed others to benefit as well, contributing to a relatively enlightened hierarchy that was positive-sum, even if the gains were unequally distributed in Washington’s favor.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightened
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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English clubs were informed in May that the official transfer deadline for this summer’s window would be brought forward four hours, from 11pm UK (6pm ET, 3pm PT) to 7pm UK (2pm ET, 11am PT), on Monday, September 1.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Also, members of the public who aren’t educated on the syndrome can often be dismissive.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His biggest piece of advice is for parents to stay educated and be willing to adapt to changing environments.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the needs of civilized society have a way of intruding.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Act civilized, act kind, act tolerant, because this is the problem with what is happening in the region.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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In that same vein, the food and drinks are also inspired by the spirit of adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more denim jackets, comfy-looking pants, woven flats, and more styles inspired by Jessica Alba now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An enhanced enclosure at the top of the observation tower has been added for safety purposes, city spokeswoman Rachel Murray said.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Last September, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow was adjusting its protocols for use of nuclear weapons in light of enhanced Western support for Ukraine.—
Darya Tarasova,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightened. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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