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
Those who meet him achieve an unwanted enlightenment about their place in the world.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—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
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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The Ministry of Education is mandating AI education at the start of the next school year, starting in kindergarten.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Through Pell Grants, scholarships and state and institutional financial aid, she's managed to avoid taking out any student loans, public or private, so far.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Steeped in a lifetime of scholarship and on-site study, the pair summarized what’s currently known about Chacoan culture.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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