as in illumined
filled with much light
an intensely illuminated room is usually needed for producing live television shows
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as in lit
to supply with light
a floor lamp illuminates a living room rather nicely
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as in illustrated
to make plain or understandable
the museum's exhibit on the refraction of light really illuminated the subject for us
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as in pictorialized
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
no one knows for sure the identity of the artist who illuminated that medieval manuscript so beautifully
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the results of the statewide testing illuminated the need to place more focus on instruction in math and science
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
how man is illuminated by a higher spirit
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Recent Examples of illuminated
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
However, once the fault is detected, the airbag warning light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound during each ignition cycle, according to the report.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Take a tour of Trinity's Old Library to see the legendary Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript dating back to the ninth century.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The illuminated dance floor, now iconic enough to wind up in the Smithsonian, was custom-built for roughly $15,000.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Rounding things out are the 20 illuminated squares housed in the door sill guards, the seventh of which is lit red.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
That will be the moment when its disk is exactly 50% illuminated.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Inside Toronto’s historic Danforth Music Hall, on a stage littered with ornate rugs and illuminated by dozens of overlapping fuchsia, tangerine, and lavender lights, a vampire is singing a diss track.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Many of the sculptures are illuminated from within at night, turning entire sections of Harbin into glowing ice cities visible from across the festival grounds.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Artworks in the exhibition embody the intellectual content of Native traditions, newly illuminated by the unique properties that can only be achieved working with glass.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Inside the stadium was illuminated in the light from the group’s lightsticks, known as an ARMY Bomb, and the screams were near deafening.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The famous Huntington Beach Pier was illuminated in red, white and blue during a special event to celebrate America’s forthcoming 250th birthday.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
However, once the fault is detected, the airbag warning light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound during each ignition cycle, according to the report.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Take a tour of Trinity's Old Library to see the legendary Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript dating back to the ninth century.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The illuminated dance floor, now iconic enough to wind up in the Smithsonian, was custom-built for roughly $15,000.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Rounding things out are the 20 illuminated squares housed in the door sill guards, the seventh of which is lit red.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
That will be the moment when its disk is exactly 50% illuminated.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Inside Toronto’s historic Danforth Music Hall, on a stage littered with ornate rugs and illuminated by dozens of overlapping fuchsia, tangerine, and lavender lights, a vampire is singing a diss track.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Many of the sculptures are illuminated from within at night, turning entire sections of Harbin into glowing ice cities visible from across the festival grounds.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Artworks in the exhibition embody the intellectual content of Native traditions, newly illuminated by the unique properties that can only be achieved working with glass.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Inside the stadium was illuminated in the light from the group’s lightsticks, known as an ARMY Bomb, and the screams were near deafening.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The famous Huntington Beach Pier was illuminated in red, white and blue during a special event to celebrate America’s forthcoming 250th birthday.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminated
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Beckham’s return will be different, as the scores of fans waiting to share a moment with him on Saturday illustrated.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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To dream a bit, to get inspired by beauty, to take your mind off things helps.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Not far from the council’s offices someone lit a tire on fire, a move often employed by political parties as a sign of protest.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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What the administration has not explained is how school districts would replace the lost revenue.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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In practice, Teng explained, this means customers will soon be able to create a synthetic version of certain stocks by converting them into a digital token on the company’s BNB blockchain.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Illuminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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