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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Top Gear's Jack Rix has actually had a gander at the Torcal, and described it as having a large grille with illuminating 3D diamonds for serious bling.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Ward also finds meaning in the agonized history of her native South, illuminating our most misunderstood member of the American family.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Masses of young people ages 15 to 25 packed the sand around the Newport Pier, lighting off fireworks that sent sparks into crowds.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When the deal was made last season, Zellers was lighting it up with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026

Definition of lighting

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All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Ultimately, healthy CEOs lead more effectively, inspiring their teams and fostering robust organizations.

— Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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Warm White One of the best colors for brightening a dark room is also one of the most popular.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Sabrina Carpenter posted a photo on Instagram of her makeup and featured the Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer, a brightening concealer used by Courteney Cox and Hailey Bieber.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 28 June 2026

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