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as in demonstrating
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 illuminating
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 explaining
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrating
Wearing her signature bespoke silk turban, Milan design doyenne Nina Yashar articulated how a performance illustrating her gallery‘s 10-year lifespan will come to life.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The recall occurs just months after a separate tuna recall at Costco over botulism risks, illustrating the persistent food safety challenges faced by industry and regulators alike.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Axie Infinity boomed in 2021 when its tokens soared but crashed in 2022, illustrating how external price swings can boost or break a game economy overnight.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Prior to this change, the bank’s minimum wage stood at $24 per hour—a rate set just last year—illustrating the company’s steady dedication to raising worker compensation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Gulati also shares insights from his new book, How to Be Bold, illustrating how courage becomes a competitive advantage in times of uncertainty.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Sep. 2025
The following year, MacVean broke a Navy record, keeping Seawolf submerged for 89 straight days, illustrating the endurance of the boat and its crew.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Numarine has delivered 30 examples of the 26XP in the past seven-odd years, illustrating the popularity of the entry-level explorer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The recall occurs just months after a separate tuna recall at Costco over botulism risks, illustrating the persistent food safety challenges faced by industry and regulators alike.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Axie Infinity boomed in 2021 when its tokens soared but crashed in 2022, illustrating how external price swings can boost or break a game economy overnight.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Prior to this change, the bank’s minimum wage stood at $24 per hour—a rate set just last year—illustrating the company’s steady dedication to raising worker compensation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Gulati also shares insights from his new book, How to Be Bold, illustrating how courage becomes a competitive advantage in times of uncertainty.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Sep. 2025
The following year, MacVean broke a Navy record, keeping Seawolf submerged for 89 straight days, illustrating the endurance of the boat and its crew.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Numarine has delivered 30 examples of the 26XP in the past seven-odd years, illustrating the popularity of the entry-level explorer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrating
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Nonetheless, the study marks an important step in demonstrating that reprogramming adult human cells into fertilizable gametes is technically possible.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Limitations of the Study While the results are illuminating, the study has some limitations.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Through powerful and provocative imagery, Lurie’s work challenges viewers to confront the human cost of hatred, genocide, and loss, while illuminating the resilience of the creative spirit.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Robinson also leans on ChatGPT to talk through lifestyle adjustments like meal prep ideas, travel accommodations, and communication strategies for explaining her health needs to clients and colleagues.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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This could be with a sibling, neighbor or close friend, so clarifying boundaries is key.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Illustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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