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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 original webtoon series was created by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), and adapted by h-goon (published by D&C MEDIA).
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 July 2026
OpenAI’s o1 model illustrated this clearly on hard mathematical reasoning benchmarks.
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Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Helping to boost that spending power will be a pre-season where Wrexham’s global popularity once again gets illustrated by a series of glamour fixtures.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
His interview on Monday illustrated what many in Ukraine and Europe have long concluded about Putin’s state of mind.
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Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Written by actor Bob Odenkirk and illustrated by his daughter, each poem features a fun play on words and a zany illustration.
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Toby Rose,
Parents,
30 June 2026
The phenomenon is raising uncomfortable questions in a creative community where the use of the tech can be a third-rail topic, as illustrated by the recent saga of animator Jorge Gutierrez dropping out of a generative AI series he was set to create for Amazon following backlash.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The duo’s best-selling Dumpy the Dump Truck series was primarily illustrated by her father, Walton, making the project a true family affair.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 July 2026
OpenAI’s o1 model illustrated this clearly on hard mathematical reasoning benchmarks.
—
Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Helping to boost that spending power will be a pre-season where Wrexham’s global popularity once again gets illustrated by a series of glamour fixtures.
—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
His interview on Monday illustrated what many in Ukraine and Europe have long concluded about Putin’s state of mind.
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Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Written by actor Bob Odenkirk and illustrated by his daughter, each poem features a fun play on words and a zany illustration.
—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
30 June 2026
The phenomenon is raising uncomfortable questions in a creative community where the use of the tech can be a third-rail topic, as illustrated by the recent saga of animator Jorge Gutierrez dropping out of a generative AI series he was set to create for Amazon following backlash.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The duo’s best-selling Dumpy the Dump Truck series was primarily illustrated by her father, Walton, making the project a true family affair.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrated
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Tens of thousands of protestors have demonstrated daily over the past month.
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The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
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Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage.
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Or 24 hours with proper lighting — The flag can fly around the clock if it is properly illuminated at night.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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Intellectual property concerns are also rising, exemplified by Anthropic's product launch impacting Figma.
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The teams’ first meeting this season, April 3 in Orlando, exemplified the wild moments in the series.
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Days later, Taylor clarified their relationship without naming Paulson.
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Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer clarified that the suspects are not originally from Vinton County.
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“Illustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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