Thesaurus results for ILLUMINATIVE

illuminative

adjective

i-ˈlü-mə-ˌnā-tiv

as in interpretive

serving to explain illuminative descriptions of the sights to be seen from the observatory gave us a much better idea of what we were looking at

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Recent Examples of illuminative Hybrid lanterns that meet the aforementioned criteria are indeed out there, waiting to illuminate your next campsite, glamping trip, picnic, late-night reading session, or simply to add a little illuminative flare to that embarrassingly barren bookshelf in time for the next Zoom meeting. —

J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2022 Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies. —

OregonLive.com, 14 Oct. 2017

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Adjective

Presenting her with the Lifetime Achievement Award on an evening dedicated to Anna Magnani creates an ideal bridge between two icons of cinema, united by a unique interpretive power and a rare ability to move audiences.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The surrounding landscape was shaped by lava flows and erosion over millions of years, according to interpretive information posted throughout the park.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026