illume

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illume
Verb
  • Altogether, 467 Wisconsin schools that educate more than 80% of the state's high school juniors are signed up this year.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.
    Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
  • The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Its grille inspired the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car and the sensational 2005 Chrysler 300.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Adcock's songwriting is inspired by his life experiences and often features relatable themes.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Friday’s practice was particularly illuminating, as Incoom upended a run play and produced two would-be sacks in team drills.
    Mike Kaye August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
  • In certain markets, including the U.S., the Mercedes-Benz three-point star logo at the center of the grille will also illuminate.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But reading a great part in a great script still lights a fire in him.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Elizabeth Hinton has claimed that the inhabitants of the Bronx lit more fires than their landlords did.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Illume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illume. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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