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
Flowers are symbolic in Buddhism and reflect core teachings, such as impermanence, enlightenment and interconnectedness.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha as core to attaining enlightenment.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Aleys, at first, seems to be on a path toward personal enlightenment.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.
—Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha as core to attaining enlightenment.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Aleys, at first, seems to be on a path toward personal enlightenment.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.
—Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
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Nearly a third of teachers hold a second job that is unrelated to education, including driving Ubers, delivering food, and working as bartenders and waiters.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Julia Taylor is a former educator and an education advocate with Arkansas Appleseed Legal Justice Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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One assembles materials manually and relies on past knowledge.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Runner-up Samara, of the Lake Station Club, won a $2,500 scholarship.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Officials said 17 students are currently finishing their associate's degrees this year, and now the scholarship offer will be even more widely available.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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