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
Some find enlightenment in meditation halls; others, in the dizzying haze of a Khao San Road bender.
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Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The school is named after Naropa, an 11th-century Indian Buddhist sage believed to have attained enlightenment in one lifetime.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While Trump’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric argued over protein smoothies, his daughter Ivanka sought enlightenment from a Buddhist guru, with Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Ivanka.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 12 Apr. 2025
But there’s something abject about taking up such a fraught subject, wringing every ounce of suspense and dramatic potential out of it, and then backing away as though Tim’s arc is just another story of sad enlightenment.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The school is named after Naropa, an 11th-century Indian Buddhist sage believed to have attained enlightenment in one lifetime.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While Trump’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric argued over protein smoothies, his daughter Ivanka sought enlightenment from a Buddhist guru, with Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Ivanka.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 12 Apr. 2025
But there’s something abject about taking up such a fraught subject, wringing every ounce of suspense and dramatic potential out of it, and then backing away as though Tim’s arc is just another story of sad enlightenment.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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The country’s new regard for science education transformed public school curricula.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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But today, even some of these spaces are losing their independence—becoming arenas for power struggles, where truth is sacrificed to political or financial agendas, and the ethical foundations of education and research are under attack.—
Narges Mohammadi,
Time,
25 June 2025
Noun
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As early as the first days of Israel’s strikes, Tehran asked several countries to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to call on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, NBC News reported, citing a Middle East diplomat with knowledge of the situation.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Part of that evaluation was an MRI exam, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because neither Haliburton nor the team revealed that publicly.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Donors designate how their contributions can be used, often earmarking them for scholarships, faculty positions or capital improvements.—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The Australian Intelligence Corps offered Wilson a scholarship, the actress says.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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