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as in demonstrated
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 illuminated
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 explained
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrated
One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2026
The global use of commercial satellites for military intelligence is also on the rise, illustrated by the US government’s request at the height of the fighting in Iran that commercial companies restrict imagery of the conflict zone to prevent adversary targeting and battle damage assessments.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
And the forces that contributed to their demise — avarice, ignorance and a lack of imagination — are ascendant, illustrated by plans for a five-story Rolex shop on Las Olas and the Gekko district being built in downtown West Palm Beach.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Beckham’s return will be different, as the scores of fans waiting to share a moment with him on Saturday illustrated.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Nothing illustrated that gap more starkly than Bhatnagar’s admission about his team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Just days earlier, another event quietly illustrated the same shift from trade toward deeper integration.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2026
The global use of commercial satellites for military intelligence is also on the rise, illustrated by the US government’s request at the height of the fighting in Iran that commercial companies restrict imagery of the conflict zone to prevent adversary targeting and battle damage assessments.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
And the forces that contributed to their demise — avarice, ignorance and a lack of imagination — are ascendant, illustrated by plans for a five-story Rolex shop on Las Olas and the Gekko district being built in downtown West Palm Beach.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Beckham’s return will be different, as the scores of fans waiting to share a moment with him on Saturday illustrated.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Nothing illustrated that gap more starkly than Bhatnagar’s admission about his team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Just days earlier, another event quietly illustrated the same shift from trade toward deeper integration.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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The company says testing has demonstrated improvements in durability, safety, and low-temperature performance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Approved by George Washington and first illuminated in 1791, the lighthouse predates Maine’s statehood and remains an active aid to navigation on the rocky coast of Maine.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The coarser shades of red and orange, illuminated by the setting sun on the western portals, color the side of the basilica that depicts Christ’s Passion.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Mackenzie Stroemer, who had three goals Tuesday and has been the team’s leading scorer throughout the season, thought the game exemplified the close community on the team.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Where the movie’s true eccentricity comes in is in its combination of breezy comedy with shocking brutality and gore, perhaps most exemplified in an oddly casual moment in a morgue where Seagal and Wayans find a clue in the form of a serial number on a dead woman’s breast implant.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
5 June 2026
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The attack took place on the mezzanine leading to Amtrak trains, not on a train or platform, Anderson clarified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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