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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
That trend has continued into the 2020s, but was perhaps most infamously illustrated in a 2018 story by writer Jesse Singal in The Atlantic, which even outed and misgendered its cover model.
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Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Mar. 2025
The stamp was illustrated by Dale Stephanos and designed by art director Greg Braden.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.
—Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Real-World Examples Of Nth-Party Risks The significance of nth-party risks is perhaps best illustrated by cybersecurity incidents.
—Richard Chambers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As illustrated in the chart below, over prolonged periods, returns on cash (Bloomberg 1-3 month Treasury Bills as a cash proxy) is far below gains on investments in stocks and bonds.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the high-resolution structural models used by the researchers illustrated previously unknown interactions between ADAR1 and RNA.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Mar. 2025
The stamp was illustrated by Dale Stephanos and designed by art director Greg Braden.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.
—Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Real-World Examples Of Nth-Party Risks The significance of nth-party risks is perhaps best illustrated by cybersecurity incidents.
—Richard Chambers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As illustrated in the chart below, over prolonged periods, returns on cash (Bloomberg 1-3 month Treasury Bills as a cash proxy) is far below gains on investments in stocks and bonds.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the high-resolution structural models used by the researchers illustrated previously unknown interactions between ADAR1 and RNA.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate 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,
10 Apr. 2025
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The officer turns around and the vehicle is illuminated by headlights.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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This victory exemplified Gannon's approach to leadership and performance under pressure.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The brief and ultimately forgettable match between Beth Phoenix & Melina and Ashley & Maria at WrestleMania 24 exemplified WWE's historical disregard for women's wrestling.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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