as in illuminated
filled with much light
illumined display windows in the street's many shops add much to the holiday glow
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1
as in lit
to supply with light
small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way
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2
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumined
Adjective
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Key features of the self-standing stick vacuum are the tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments like the upholstery tool for streamlined cleaning.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The illuminated blueberry, a longtime symbol of the town's identity, will be lowered at midnight outside Town Hall as part of a celebration that begins earlier in the evening with live music and fireworks.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The coming days will see the lunar disk forge a path through the constellation Virgo ahead of its third quarter phase on Jan 10, when its left half will be lit by direct sunlight as its right is veiled in inky shadow.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-wide trail is lit at night for evening adventures.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How educated are people across California?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tips for Making Cherry Cookies Decker’s recipe doesn’t call for softened butter, but allowing the butter to soften before beating it with the sugar (a process known as creaming) will lead to a lighter, fluffier texture.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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At this point reduce watering to 2 to 3 times per week, apply light applications of fertilizer during the growing season, prune plants lightly in fall to winter, and add fresh mulch in fall.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Similar to cherry mocha, Kaeding says a wine brunette will have that dark base that is slightly brightened by a deeper red or copper tint.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
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The policy brightened hopes among borrowers eager for lower payments.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 Dec. 2025
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dominique says the city inspired his competitive mentality.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Illumined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumined. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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