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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
Based on the book by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, Wildwood follows the adventures of two seventh-graders who discover a magical world hidden in the forest outside their home in Portland, Oregon.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
As each decade was represented, the evolving fashion illustrated what women wore in the workforce, social movements and public life, highlighting how clothing both shaped and reflected their changing roles.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Frenchie specifically is illustrated and drawn so different from volume to volume.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Nanjiani, who will also appear in the series, Gordon and Chun serve as showrunners and will executive produce the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The threat turned out to be a hoax, but the suspicions among staff illustrated how deep the rift had become.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
The results illustrated the polarizing effect Trump has.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
As each decade was represented, the evolving fashion illustrated what women wore in the workforce, social movements and public life, highlighting how clothing both shaped and reflected their changing roles.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Frenchie specifically is illustrated and drawn so different from volume to volume.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Nanjiani, who will also appear in the series, Gordon and Chun serve as showrunners and will executive produce the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The threat turned out to be a hoax, but the suspicions among staff illustrated how deep the rift had become.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
The results illustrated the polarizing effect Trump has.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The war in Iran has demonstrated once again that a president can, with impunity, ignore Congress in launching a war, even absent an imminent threat.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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This scatterplot of stars illuminated the process of stellar evolution and jump-started the field of stellar physics more than a century ago.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Framed by wrought-iron balconies and illuminated by the warm glow of copper gas lanterns, the courtyard centers around a custom fountain and a wood-burning fireplace.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Deadline shared a special preview of the series in January, with a slew of exclusive photos and a Q&A with Spiridakos, who shared insight into what fans can expect from the series and, in turn, explained some of the bits from the trailer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Short explained the life perspective that enables him to find joy amid all the heartbreak.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Liang Jingkun exemplified the team’s resilience.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The resulting track feels like being lost within the euphoria of an underground dance floor exemplified.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Tribal governments have said that their participation in 8(a) was authorized by Congress, and SBA officials clarified last year that the administration’s anti-DEI executive order would not affect services provided to Native Americans.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Officials also clarified citations would function as civil penalties similar to parking tickets rather than criminal violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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