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
Like Aquarius, the plant's petals bring enlightenment and transformation, qualities the air sign maintains.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The date marks the celebration of Buddha Purnima — also called Vesak and Buddha Jayanti — when worshippers commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, according to Time and Date.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The problem is pretending all of this is moral enlightenment instead of corporate strategy.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The date marks the celebration of Buddha Purnima — also called Vesak and Buddha Jayanti — when worshippers commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, according to Time and Date.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The problem is pretending all of this is moral enlightenment instead of corporate strategy.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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The course, which was combined with a more traditional woodworking class, was developed by the Home Builders Institute, a nonprofit that provides trade skill training and education for the building industry.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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When Ancelotti won the first of his five Champions League titles as a coach, with Milan in 2003, Clement was a 31-year-old education and welfare officer at Fulham, having left a job as a school PE teacher in order to work in football.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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To OutKick/Fox News Digital’s knowledge, the question to Johnson ahead of Game 5 was the first time a media member brought up the controversy to one of the involved parties.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Magloire’s father, who went to the country on a scholarship to study, was among them.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Both Soliches were recipients of that award, which is a full-tuition and housing scholarship for high-achieving caddies.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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