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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
Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.
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Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.
—Davi Jacobs, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Another viral pro-Pratt ad, not produced by Pratt’s own campaign, best illustrates the perils of populist-right energy.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Principles of Scientific Management’s success illustrates the utility, and the power, of the appearance of empiricism.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Chase’s travel portal illustrates the playbook.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Thorne’s work illustrates how there are no age limits on a transcendent performancea and give us hope for the next generation.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Twelve years later, this case illustrates why.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As a new report from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association illustrates, however, policymakers have failed people experiencing homelessness and taxpayers alike.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.
—Davi Jacobs, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Another viral pro-Pratt ad, not produced by Pratt’s own campaign, best illustrates the perils of populist-right energy.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Principles of Scientific Management’s success illustrates the utility, and the power, of the appearance of empiricism.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Chase’s travel portal illustrates the playbook.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Thorne’s work illustrates how there are no age limits on a transcendent performancea and give us hope for the next generation.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Twelve years later, this case illustrates why.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As a new report from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association illustrates, however, policymakers have failed people experiencing homelessness and taxpayers alike.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Amid the blossoming love between Pierre and Francis, one soldier grapples with a decision that illuminates the movie’s choice of title.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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That game illuminates the tension between self and community that has fueled the show’s longevity, and reflects the preoccupations of a country that has always been torn between the two.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Aubrey explains that discussing difficult topics openly has become a central part of the podcast’s purpose, particularly when those topics are often avoided in everyday conversation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Travers explains that this has consequences for the whole of British politics, as its parliamentary system is not designed to host a wide range of parties.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 May 2026
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The Boot of Cortez, on the other hand, is 98 percent pure gold, and its rich, luminous hue exemplifies that composition.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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This system exemplifies the transition from purely reconnaissance platforms to affordable, mass-deployable precision-strike assets.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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