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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 strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
For Harris, the political scientist, Tuesday’s election illustrated the idea that suburban parts of Kansas were shifting more Democratic, a positive indicator for Democrats in the upcoming race for governor and other offices.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The scene illustrated a transformation within Habitat for Humanity, which has since the 1970s relied on community members to help construct homes from their foundations to the roofs.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The government affidavit said Lopez posted a video of a man holding up a gun before a picture of Trump with a crosshairs target illustrated on his head appeared on screen.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The live-action family film’s logline is currently under wraps, but will be a wholly original adventure based on the beloved children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
To the end of June 2025, the project had cost Barca €975m in capital spending (illustrated below).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The book, illustrated by Petra Brown and geared toward kids ages 3 to 7, follows a young girl named Kat who struggles to continue horseback riding after falling off a horse.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
For Harris, the political scientist, Tuesday’s election illustrated the idea that suburban parts of Kansas were shifting more Democratic, a positive indicator for Democrats in the upcoming race for governor and other offices.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The scene illustrated a transformation within Habitat for Humanity, which has since the 1970s relied on community members to help construct homes from their foundations to the roofs.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The government affidavit said Lopez posted a video of a man holding up a gun before a picture of Trump with a crosshairs target illustrated on his head appeared on screen.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The live-action family film’s logline is currently under wraps, but will be a wholly original adventure based on the beloved children’s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
To the end of June 2025, the project had cost Barca €975m in capital spending (illustrated below).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The book, illustrated by Petra Brown and geared toward kids ages 3 to 7, follows a young girl named Kat who struggles to continue horseback riding after falling off a horse.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Nov. 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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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The screening, timed to the 100th anniversary of Mishima’s birth, exemplified the festival’s growing confidence in bridging cinematic history with contemporary cultural diplomacy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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With each pot, cast iron skillet, and cooking utensil, Gilmore exemplified this longstanding tradition in Black life, negotiating her identity in America and resisting the ills of racial segregation that pervaded nearly every aspect of her community.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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