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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Community members in the Strasburg area are honoring Graham by illuminating their homes in blue, remembering a law enforcement officer who grew up in their backyards.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
While men and boys offer central perspectives, women contribute vital, illuminating insights along the way.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Researchers also found that lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes didn’t help cut down on heart attacks, and educating emergency responders and bystanders to improve their responses to sudden cardiac arrest didn’t keep more people alive.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026
The department has started with educating the public, particularly parents, with forums.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of educating

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Thank you very much for waking me up and lighting a fire under me.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Over at Article, there are pages of savings up to 60% off on midcentury modern and Scandi-influenced furniture, home decor, and lighting all waiting to be snapped up.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of lighting

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Höcker, an adjutant to the camp’s commandant, did not photograph any victims, which becomes a matter of contention among the museum staff, who are wary of inspiring sympathy with the perpetrators of a genocide.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
Recorded in a single take during the final 20 minutes of a studio session with producer Cheddar, the track reflects DDK's readiness to embrace the pressure of inspiring others.

— Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspiring

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The combination of citrus fragrance and airy, fluffy bubbles lifts your spirits, and the blend of brightening ingredients, including powerhouse vitamin C, smooths and evens skin.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightening

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