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as in illuminating
to supply with light
small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way
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as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined
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From the deck, Pawlak could see lightning illuminating the coastline like a fireworks show.
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The list of fireworks that aren’t allowed includes bottle rockets, Roman candles, illuminating torches, missiles with fins or rudders and single or multi-shot parachutes with night effects.
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Another $10 million would go toward educating voters on the state's election process, with half of that going to counties and the rest going to the state.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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Deadly wildfires raging across western states have prompted fire officials to ask patriotic Americans to pause before lighting fireworks this year.
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In the clip, Cannon could be seen lighting a candle and visiting a local hospital in honor of his son.
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As leaders, our role is to invest the lessons of the past into what will be, inspiring history-minded citizens everywhere.
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Just having around a 13-year former MLB pitcher should be inspiring to players next season.
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If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.
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Lastly, citrus peel helps with collagen and elastin production in addition to brightening dull under-eyes.
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“Illumining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumining. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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