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
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
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Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for enlightenment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Experts have pointed to a range of factors behind the demographic decline, from gender discrimination in the workplace to the high cost of education.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The deal values the club at more than $120 million, a person with knowledge of the terms tells Forbes.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Nearly all families would qualify to receive scholarships except those making more than three times their area's median income.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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An additional 25% of the donations surpassing $500,000 will go towards establishing a scholarship in Martin's name at his alma mater, Utah Valley University.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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