ILLUMINING Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

illumining

verb

present participle of illumine

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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Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Over the last few years, the UC system has been under immense pressure to reaffirm its commitment to educating the residents of the state.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of educating

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What were some of the biggest considerations for filming and lighting the underwater sequences?

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026
The man is then seen lighting the red Corvette on fire but stays at the scene watching the car burn from across the street, according to police.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of lighting

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The observations were possible thanks to the Inouye telescope, which has provided awe-inspiring solar imagery since 2019.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
The result is five distinct collections that are perfect for inspiring you to create themed rooms, vignettes and more, as well as intermingling pieces from the collection with each other and your existing October setup.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspiring

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Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Additionally, loose powder was favored since a heavier hand is required for a long-wear, sweat-proof look, often in a brightening pink hue for the under-eyes such as best-selling options from Rare Beauty and Givenchy.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of brightening

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