illumed

past tense of illume

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumed
Verb
  • His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
  • To carry out her vision, McMahon has brought on at least 20 political appointees from ultraconservative think tanks and advocacy groups eager to de-emphasize public schools, which have educated students for roughly 200 years.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each version of the muscular coupe features a special livery inspired by its predecessor.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Williams’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, started Athlos after being inspired by the intensity and excitement around track and field events during the Olympics.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Lost Screen Memorial features 50 smartphones illuminated with the lock screen photo of a child whose life was tragically cut short due to online harms, shared by members of The Parent's Network.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There is an entire generation navigating a world that has always been illuminated by the glow of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, living every hour with nearly 24/7 access to a universe of more data and content than past eras could have ever dreamed of amassing.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 lit the fuse on a rocket.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Inspired by Tehran’s kabab houses, Berenjak is a warm and candle-lit dining experience built around sharing.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Since its discovery, the comet has brightened in magnitude and is becoming more and more visible.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Kindling his broad grin and clean laughter brightened even the most discouraging day.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Illumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumed. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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