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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
Replacing the national flags—symbols of the UN’s unity—with items common in Ghana, Mahama illustrated how easily materials from the nation could reach the US, while ordinary Ghanaians cannot travel as freely as the objects produced in their country.
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Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
His statistics were underwhelming, as illustrated in his player dashboard below.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The guest list for Bukele’s inauguration on June 1, 2024, illustrated his growing popularity with Republicans.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Truman’s lighter side is further illustrated by his participation in leisure activities.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Masterson illustrated that point by referencing BU defenseman Tom Willander, a former pro hockey player in Sweden.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The final two snaps in the post illustrated just how in love the couple is.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.
—Senay Boztas, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
His statistics were underwhelming, as illustrated in his player dashboard below.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The guest list for Bukele’s inauguration on June 1, 2024, illustrated his growing popularity with Republicans.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Truman’s lighter side is further illustrated by his participation in leisure activities.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Masterson illustrated that point by referencing BU defenseman Tom Willander, a former pro hockey player in Sweden.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The final two snaps in the post illustrated just how in love the couple is.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.
—Senay Boztas, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are a total of four bedrooms (plus a den illuminated with a skylight-like installation created by Nathan Orsman) and five and a half bathrooms, each with a bold, unique style and innovative tile scheme.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brooks explained the white and brown pup was rescued from a cruelty case in South Carolina.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As one of the first Black designers to ever lead a global luxury house, Buchanan has long exemplified how creativity and cultural responsibility can shape fashion’s future.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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See below for more images of one of the greatest figures in our lifetimes, who exemplified the beauty and love in liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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The retailer clarified that law enforcement has not alleged that the products were counterfeit.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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