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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
To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.
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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
But others say banning quotas would prevent them from setting clear expectations and evaluating their employees, a point recently illustrated by the Central Ohio Chiefs Association.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
That work led to the OECD’s two-pillar project, as illustrated in the chart.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Sometimes the wait for a reward can be significantly longer, as illustrated in the following e-mail from Kathy Kravitz, who gardens in Winnetka.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That match illustrated the unimaginative and negative soccer played throughout the tournament.
—Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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
But others say banning quotas would prevent them from setting clear expectations and evaluating their employees, a point recently illustrated by the Central Ohio Chiefs Association.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
That work led to the OECD’s two-pillar project, as illustrated in the chart.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Sometimes the wait for a reward can be significantly longer, as illustrated in the following e-mail from Kathy Kravitz, who gardens in Winnetka.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That match illustrated the unimaginative and negative soccer played throughout the tournament.
—Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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According to Fontaine, the experiment demonstrated that sterile soil supports a flow of electrons indicative of processes that resemble the oxygen-dependent metabolism of the Krebs cycle.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The project demonstrated that large renewable energy installations can be built even in remote locations where heavy equipment is difficult to transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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What the administration has not explained is how school districts would replace the lost revenue.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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In practice, Teng explained, this means customers will soon be able to create a synthetic version of certain stocks by converting them into a digital token on the company’s BNB blockchain.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The Artemis crew exemplified mutual care, joy, appreciation and humility to drive mission success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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This raises questions about whether the Watch is essential or merely enhances the system, a point yet to be clarified upon release.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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