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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
This was illustrated as a student slowly made his way along the clothesline of shirts, stopping and reading each one.
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Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
But getting swept by the Padres in San Diego illustrated just how steep the climb is.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Which is best illustrated in his distinctive cornbread—a rust-red wedge as light as cake.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball teams have shown high character over the years, illustrated by Geno Auriemma.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
City’s second goal, which in effect ended the game, illustrated both.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
An even bigger difference in Mitski’s live show this time around is the sheer amount of film footage put up on screen behind her and the band, all of it chosen with some apparent thought toward the song being illustrated.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Its depiction of Earth's blue marble rising in the distance above the barren lunar surface illustrated how fragile our world really is amidst the vastness of space, and how, despite our differences, all of us share one planet.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Some wiped away tears as Fayyad named one by one the southern churches, illustrated in the cardboard cutouts next to the pulpit.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
But getting swept by the Padres in San Diego illustrated just how steep the climb is.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Which is best illustrated in his distinctive cornbread—a rust-red wedge as light as cake.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball teams have shown high character over the years, illustrated by Geno Auriemma.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
City’s second goal, which in effect ended the game, illustrated both.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
An even bigger difference in Mitski’s live show this time around is the sheer amount of film footage put up on screen behind her and the band, all of it chosen with some apparent thought toward the song being illustrated.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Its depiction of Earth's blue marble rising in the distance above the barren lunar surface illustrated how fragile our world really is amidst the vastness of space, and how, despite our differences, all of us share one planet.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Some wiped away tears as Fayyad named one by one the southern churches, illustrated in the cardboard cutouts next to the pulpit.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has demonstrated its ability to disrupt shipping, delay cargoes, and dictate transit conditions.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Of the pans containing stainless steel, only the Mauviel M’150 demonstrated a level of responsiveness noticeably greater than the All-Clad D3.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other rooms downstairs include the B-Movie Bathroom, ’Naynay’s Kitchen of Progress and the ’80s & ’90s Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pendant lights illuminated the sober craftsmanship of bentwood dining sets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The client, Mukherjee explained, was in the midst of a life-threatening medical crisis.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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After McCandless and her council colleagues approved the sweeping tax breaks, King consistently spoke on how its planning process exemplified poor communication from the city, saying that current leaders should have advocated for a better deal for Independence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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On that single basis, his campaign exemplified a strategy almost completely devoid of any serious debate about California’s numerous issues, such as homelessness, poverty, water supply, a sluggish economy and a state budget awash in red ink.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was released from custody on bond, and his attorney has clarified that he was not charged in connection with the shooting.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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