1
as in to demonstrate
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in to illuminate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrate
And to effectively illustrate that point, Macaulay and Druckmann took on the challenge of making these final moments in the museum poignant.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 19 May 2025
Research from the World Bank Group shows similar findings and illustrates an intensification of reshoring and nearshoring by U.S. companies.
—Anirban Bose, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
That’s especially true with Dufour-Laperrière’s use of a color palette to illustrate characters rendered with only a couple, yet ever-shifting details.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
As illustrated on the map, the eero 7 had no trouble broadcasting a strong Wi-Fi signal to all corners of our test home.
—PC Magazine, 17 May 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 19 May 2025
Research from the World Bank Group shows similar findings and illustrates an intensification of reshoring and nearshoring by U.S. companies.
—Anirban Bose, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
That’s especially true with Dufour-Laperrière’s use of a color palette to illustrate characters rendered with only a couple, yet ever-shifting details.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
As illustrated on the map, the eero 7 had no trouble broadcasting a strong Wi-Fi signal to all corners of our test home.
—PC Magazine, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrate
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But academic research has consistently demonstrated that stadiums are poor drivers of economic growth, and an analysis published earlier this year found that stadium projects spur little growth in local construction industries.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Previous research identified the behavior as a form of communication and demonstrated that the animals have individual drumming styles.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Her immense talent will illuminate our film and will bring Nathalie’s vision to life.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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For many centuries, historians assumed that in ancient times, the chamber was brightly illuminated by the Grecian sun.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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As de Lara explains to Tanner, each Greek temple’s visual experience was different.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The farm announced via Facebook that its oldest alligator died on Sunday, explaining that Morris lived at the park for 19 years.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Mamet emphasizes the vernacular like a theatrical soothsayer while Zahler visualizes violence to clarify circumstance and character.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 May 2025
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Immigrant advocates have called on the Supreme Court to clarify how much notice migrants should receive before removal under the act and to review the legality of Trump's use of the law.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Illustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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