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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
Scenes from across the tournament have illustrated exactly what this competition means to players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Japan, Taiwan, and so many others.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
This deluxe two-volume box set includes both hardcover manga volumes illustrated by Miyazaki, as well as a bonus Studio Ghibli poster.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
This shows up in quasar and galactic absorption lines, as illustrated above, in what’s known as the Lyman-α forest.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The album cover art is a self portrait illustrated by him, as are the accompanying covers of each song featured in the physical releases of the LP.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
This handy-dandy resource was written and illustrated by Wynton Redmond.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
However, as illustrated by this A24 shoot, the bixie can also go casual for an effortless everyday look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the sirens have not yet been fully brought online, their effectiveness was illustrated during a recent test run.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
This deluxe two-volume box set includes both hardcover manga volumes illustrated by Miyazaki, as well as a bonus Studio Ghibli poster.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
This shows up in quasar and galactic absorption lines, as illustrated above, in what’s known as the Lyman-α forest.
—Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The album cover art is a self portrait illustrated by him, as are the accompanying covers of each song featured in the physical releases of the LP.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
This handy-dandy resource was written and illustrated by Wynton Redmond.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
However, as illustrated by this A24 shoot, the bixie can also go casual for an effortless everyday look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the sirens have not yet been fully brought online, their effectiveness was illustrated during a recent test run.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Born to work alongside nature, local people are adept at being resourceful and are already embracing a circular economy – demonstrated by the world’s first thrift store in an airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 76-year-old star demonstrated how the right accessories can up the ante with a red carpet look, adding some major height to her petite stature with towering silver metallic platform heels.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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These clocks would rely on thorium atoms, which oscillate in energy when illuminated with light at a specific wavelength.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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To avoid crowds, head to the park in the early morning or near sunset, when blooms are illuminated by the rising and setting sun.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wood took her own life after struggling with grief and the emotional trauma of witnessing her husband’s murder, her daughter explained to the judge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Shepard's family said that her greatest passion was service, as exemplified by the last 20 years of work with her foundation.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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Overall, Mau took his time letting mixes build, extending a teasing, slow burn style that exemplified restraint and good taste, and always paid off when the beat dropped.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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If anything, the stress test has clarified it.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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