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illumining

verb

present participle of illumine
1
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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2
as in educating
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 illumining
  1. illuminating
  2. educating
  3. lighting
  4. inspiring
  5. brightening
Verb
  • Grabbing a true self-illuminating OLED gaming monitor with 1440p resolution and sub-millisecond response times for under $400 is an absolute steal.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Thousands had come to watch that night and marvel at the temporary lights illuminating the field.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of illuminating
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  • The council continues to be an affiliate of ISNA, advising and educating its members and officials on matters related to the application of Sharia law.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
  • It will be led by NASA, and one of its core functions will be educating future scientists, engineers and astronauts, as well as warfighters.
    — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of educating
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  • Members of the Aurora Emergency Management Agency assisted with traffic control and scene lighting throughout the investigation.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In recent court hearings, Abdulkarim’s reason for allegedly lighting the goods on fire has played a central role.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighting
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  • There's just a relentless kind of dynamo energy here that's inspiring to be around.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • His passion for fostering the community was inspiring and sticks with me.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiring
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  • Crepe Control® Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • From low pH water toners to milkier formulas packed with brightening ingredients like rice extract—consider these picks as formulas that set the canvas for a supple complexion.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightening
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“Illumining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumining. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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