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
Noun
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Rangers are trusting Sullivan to not only bring top-notch hockey knowledge but also stabilize an organization that went through a tumultuous 2024-25 season.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our research uncovered a thriving ‘shadow AI economy’ where employees use personal ChatGPT accounts, Claude subscriptions, and other consumer tools to automate significant portions of their jobs, often without IT knowledge or approval.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Half the scholarships were distributed to families without regard to income.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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For over 40 years, HDF has partnered with educational institutions who would match student scholarships awarded through their program.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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