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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
His story illustrates what can happen when individuals are connected to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to move forward.
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Beth Hines, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The quick video illustrates how the various Captain's Crunch implements unfurl and swap components.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The warning illustrates continued concern about Chinese spying among the US and its allies despite efforts by the countries to improve ties with Beijing in recent months.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The raise for Surtain also illustrates the options the Broncos had in mind while building up considerable cap space entering the summer.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The coming surge in copper demand illustrates the scale of the challenge.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
That dual mandate also illustrates one of NYPR’s most pressing challenges.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Spurlock’s trajectory illustrates this point clearly.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bapple emphasizes that the company’s work with Kalera, a vertical farming operator, illustrates this philosophy in practice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Beth Hines, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The quick video illustrates how the various Captain's Crunch implements unfurl and swap components.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The warning illustrates continued concern about Chinese spying among the US and its allies despite efforts by the countries to improve ties with Beijing in recent months.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The raise for Surtain also illustrates the options the Broncos had in mind while building up considerable cap space entering the summer.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The coming surge in copper demand illustrates the scale of the challenge.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
That dual mandate also illustrates one of NYPR’s most pressing challenges.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Spurlock’s trajectory illustrates this point clearly.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bapple emphasizes that the company’s work with Kalera, a vertical farming operator, illustrates this philosophy in practice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrates
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Discreetly in a back corner is the reception desk, and a large chandelier illuminates the fresh flower arrangements below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Douglas Friedman’s upcoming monograph, Full Spectrum (Vendome Press), illuminates the extraordinary level of access the globe-trotting photographer has cultivated over the course of his career.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Three special honors will be handed during ceremony — two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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That sort of easy back-and-forth exemplifies Dippold and Murai’s working relationship.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Illustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrates. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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