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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
The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
In a novel that is so alert to where climate change is leading the world, a narrative frame that illustrates migration as linear and largely redemptive feels anachronistic.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The result of the statewide Proposition 50 vote illustrates that The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board is out of touch with its readers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The disparate performance across fellow Club name Broadcom’s segments also illustrates this dynamic.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Rick Robinson, the vice president and general manager of AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative™, which supports and accelerates startups at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and caregiving, illustrates the catalytic potential clearly.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
The Never-Ending Act There’s a quote by Robbins’ Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption that illustrates so much of our conversation.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Fashion’s Scope 3 challenge illustrates this perfectly.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
The anecdote also illustrates a leadership philosophy Weeks has maintained throughout his tenure.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
In a novel that is so alert to where climate change is leading the world, a narrative frame that illustrates migration as linear and largely redemptive feels anachronistic.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The result of the statewide Proposition 50 vote illustrates that The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board is out of touch with its readers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The disparate performance across fellow Club name Broadcom’s segments also illustrates this dynamic.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Rick Robinson, the vice president and general manager of AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative™, which supports and accelerates startups at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and caregiving, illustrates the catalytic potential clearly.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
The Never-Ending Act There’s a quote by Robbins’ Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption that illustrates so much of our conversation.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Fashion’s Scope 3 challenge illustrates this perfectly.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
The anecdote also illustrates a leadership philosophy Weeks has maintained throughout his tenure.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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No wonder, then, that voters cling to the fantasy of the self-effacing candidate—the kind who demonstrates his worthiness of the office by not wanting it at all.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The leadership, spearheaded by Seth, consistently demonstrates a commitment to doing what’s right for the consumer, which speaks volumes about their integrity and dedication.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Amidst the planetary changes this week, a Supermoon illuminates the sky on November 5.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some refrigerators have a cleaning button that illuminates to remind you.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as Lilly explains to Ronnie, telling the truth now won’t do anything to absolve Hank — everyone already thinks Lilly is crazy.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the train station when Kelley is about to depart, Howie explains his backstory to keep Kelley from leaving.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Alicia Keys has crafted an amazing story that exemplifies how we are all connected in one way or another.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Produced independently, the work exemplifies the festival’s attention to animation as an accessible tool for personal essay cinema.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liu clarifies that despite being published under a Japanese pseudonym, Terao Tetsuya, the author is Taiwanese.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Proposition 410 asked voters to ratify language that clarifies language on mayoral term limits.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Illustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrates. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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