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as in demonstrates
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 illuminates
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrates
Brazil illustrates both the promise and the tension.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That illustrates the value of your personal information in the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This illustrates how widespread consumers' reliance on credit cards has become across all 50 states.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, Carney’s lyrical piece, a sort of prose poem-flash fiction hybrid, written from the point of view of an unborn baby, illustrates a womb space at once protective and cage-like.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The transformation of its original property illustrates just how powerful the venture has been.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
While the problems plaguing humanity — from political strife to poverty to natural disasters — might seem overwhelming, Dorantes said the property’s history illustrates how much the world can actually change.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That illustrates the value of your personal information in the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This illustrates how widespread consumers' reliance on credit cards has become across all 50 states.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, Carney’s lyrical piece, a sort of prose poem-flash fiction hybrid, written from the point of view of an unborn baby, illustrates a womb space at once protective and cage-like.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The transformation of its original property illustrates just how powerful the venture has been.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
While the problems plaguing humanity — from political strife to poverty to natural disasters — might seem overwhelming, Dorantes said the property’s history illustrates how much the world can actually change.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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Their growing role in channeling demand for Treasuries demonstrates how code, markets, and regulation are converging to create an undeniable new form of fiscal infrastructure that may prolong America’s place in the global financial system.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The poll found a majority or plurality of voters believe that Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people—four categories where her numbers are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And yet — Still, the report illuminates an important facet of how today’s AI systems work.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Reflective and semi-transparent surfaces are found throughout the store, with Frazen highlighting shelving that illuminates a lineup of handbags and footwear on display.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the sketch, Bargatze plays George Washington and explains the confusing nature of modern-day America.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whereas previous metal pollution records extracted their silt, or evidence from areas far from their sources— upland peat cores or mountain and polar glaciers, Cambridge specifies –the most recent data comes from the epicenter of production, a paleochannel of the River Ure, Cambridge explains.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Loo’s education exemplifies a dedication to success, a desire to learn, and a consistent pursuit of excellence–qualities that have served her well throughout her career.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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