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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
While creatives have historically devised and illustrated their ideas, using tech tools like Photoshop to fine-tune them, the script appears to have flipped — with AI starting the process and humans perfecting the final product.
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semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Budding influencers have been warned to look after their health, after researchers illustrated what the average influencer might look like come the year 2050.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
As a collective, HQ Portfolio stocks have generated better returns with reduced risk in comparison to the benchmark index; producing a smoother ride, as illustrated in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The griddle uses the BILT 3D app, which provides voice and illustrated assembly instructions.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Now in the second year of his sojourn into country music, the moment illustrated how much Post Malone has embraced country music culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The moral firewall around Kennedy is illustrated by the case of glyphosate, an herbicide so singularly reviled by MAHA that, on social media, Ryerson goes by the Glyphosate Girl.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
The Norway centre-forward is comfortable receiving the ball outside of the penalty area and linking with his team-mates, especially in the right half-space, as illustrated below in the heatmap of open-play passes received in the 2024-25 Premier League.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
This is perhaps best illustrated through the comedy woven throughout the film’s supernatural narrative.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Budding influencers have been warned to look after their health, after researchers illustrated what the average influencer might look like come the year 2050.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
As a collective, HQ Portfolio stocks have generated better returns with reduced risk in comparison to the benchmark index; producing a smoother ride, as illustrated in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The griddle uses the BILT 3D app, which provides voice and illustrated assembly instructions.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Now in the second year of his sojourn into country music, the moment illustrated how much Post Malone has embraced country music culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The moral firewall around Kennedy is illustrated by the case of glyphosate, an herbicide so singularly reviled by MAHA that, on social media, Ryerson goes by the Glyphosate Girl.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
The Norway centre-forward is comfortable receiving the ball outside of the penalty area and linking with his team-mates, especially in the right half-space, as illustrated below in the heatmap of open-play passes received in the 2024-25 Premier League.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
This is perhaps best illustrated through the comedy woven throughout the film’s supernatural narrative.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once the sun goes down, the park will be illuminated, allowing families to enjoy the park in a new way, including complimentary snacks and exclusive experiences.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of the villa is a striking staircase that unfurls through all three levels, elegantly illuminated by custom light fixtures suspended from the triple-height ceiling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their collaboration is notably exemplified by the acclaimed documentary, MY INDIANA MUSE, which has earned widespread praise for its compelling narrative and striking visuals.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The squad’s balance is in question — exemplified by the awkward troubles of Villa’s central defenders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The company clarified that there was no widespread hack, and the rumors likely stemmed from a mix of unrelated security alerts and social media exaggeration.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Phillips and an attorney for several of the victims clarified there is no current plan to make the survivors’ list public, although survivors intend to share with federal authorities.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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