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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
The phenomenon is raising uncomfortable questions in a creative community where the use of the tech can be a third-rail topic, as illustrated by the recent saga of animator Jorge Gutierrez dropping out of a generative AI series he was set to create for Amazon following backlash.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The duo’s best-selling Dumpy the Dump Truck series was primarily illustrated by her father, Walton, making the project a true family affair.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
One story Pryor shared illustrated this dynamic very well.
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Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
That balance between preserving history and looking toward the future is perhaps best illustrated by Hollywood in Miniature, one of the center’s most remarkable attractions.
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Daily News,
20 June 2026
The fundraising effort drew support from across Connecticut and illustrated how networks built over years of advocacy can provide immediate assistance when undocumented students and their families face a crisis.
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
During her conversation with Haidt, Hawn explained that her story illustrated a lesson her mother taught her during her early career.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The duo’s best-selling Dumpy the Dump Truck series was primarily illustrated by her father, Walton, making the project a true family affair.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
One story Pryor shared illustrated this dynamic very well.
—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
That balance between preserving history and looking toward the future is perhaps best illustrated by Hollywood in Miniature, one of the center’s most remarkable attractions.
—
Daily News,
20 June 2026
The fundraising effort drew support from across Connecticut and illustrated how networks built over years of advocacy can provide immediate assistance when undocumented students and their families face a crisis.
—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
During her conversation with Haidt, Hawn explained that her story illustrated a lesson her mother taught her during her early career.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.
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Just off the living room, a deck provides outdoor space and is illuminated by three overhead fixtures after dark.
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Crafted in rose gold, the lace-like design is illuminated by 18 fancy rose-cut diamonds and required approximately 1,450 hours to complete.
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
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America's electricity grid is at a crossroads, with independent power producers actively expanding generation in response to market signals, exemplified by hundreds of gigawatts proposed in PJM.
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Perhaps no one exemplified this ethos more than Jalen Brunson.
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.
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ChristianaCare officials clarified he was not fired before the alleged shooting.
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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