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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 new menu items will be served in limited-edition packaging that’s illustrated with gingerbread-style Munchkins, which are storybook-style characters of Dunkin' Munchkin donut holes, but are wearing seasonal outfits.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
As illustrated at the team’s preseason luncheon, team-building will be important with a myriad of new faces making up the team’s impact and ancillary pieces.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The straight characters all had love interests whose lives were illustrated and explored beyond the scope of the liars’, and even Emily’s next love interest, Paige (Lindsey Shaw), felt more fleshed out, but Maya (Bianca Lawson) fell into the disposable Black girlfriend trope heavily.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
Sunflowers The 2026 Sunflowers stamp was illustrated by by Nancy Stahl, who has designed more than 40 stamps for the USPS, according to a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Visually, these PJs closely resemble those that serve as Eloise’s uniform in the children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Those statements, which emphasized the teams’ conversations with officials in both states, illustrated that locations in Missouri and Kansas were still in the mix months after both states approved sweeping incentives packages to secure them.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The deeply goyish Joanne starts to weigh religious conversion as her relationship with Noah gets more serious, an intriguing internal conflict the show illustrated with external obstacles like Noah’s mother Bina (Tovah Feldshuh) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
As illustrated at the team’s preseason luncheon, team-building will be important with a myriad of new faces making up the team’s impact and ancillary pieces.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The straight characters all had love interests whose lives were illustrated and explored beyond the scope of the liars’, and even Emily’s next love interest, Paige (Lindsey Shaw), felt more fleshed out, but Maya (Bianca Lawson) fell into the disposable Black girlfriend trope heavily.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
Sunflowers The 2026 Sunflowers stamp was illustrated by by Nancy Stahl, who has designed more than 40 stamps for the USPS, according to a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Visually, these PJs closely resemble those that serve as Eloise’s uniform in the children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Those statements, which emphasized the teams’ conversations with officials in both states, illustrated that locations in Missouri and Kansas were still in the mix months after both states approved sweeping incentives packages to secure them.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The deeply goyish Joanne starts to weigh religious conversion as her relationship with Noah gets more serious, an intriguing internal conflict the show illustrated with external obstacles like Noah’s mother Bina (Tovah Feldshuh) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The move will significantly advance AIG’s portfolio growth in general insurance, a facet which, under Zaffino’s leadership, has demonstrated consistent growth.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The movie, at its most vigorous and most menacing, is also illuminated with mystery and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her mother-in-law organized her baby shower and asked her to make the invitations.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the newer model, exemplified by Montgomery County, aims to eradicate that image of blight.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Turning to the audience, Martin quickly clarified that Wayward itself is not a heavy watch despite its serious subject matter.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a text message, Jones clarified that Peoples is on the advisory board for Southside Community Garden, which Jones founded.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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