as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
The great irony is that of all the people who go to Thailand to seek spiritual enlightenment of some kind, Timothy is the one who is least interested in any of that.
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Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
It is believed that the Buddha found enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
For the first time since the late 1800s, the planet of dreams will transit your sign, encouraging you to trust your inner voice and embrace a path toward your spiritual enlightenment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, viewers need some enlightenment as to what's going on.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enlightenment
Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
It is believed that the Buddha found enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
For the first time since the late 1800s, the planet of dreams will transit your sign, encouraging you to trust your inner voice and embrace a path toward your spiritual enlightenment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, viewers need some enlightenment as to what's going on.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enlightenment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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The spending proposal lawmakers approved, negotiated among the Democratic House and Senate leaders and the governor’s office, deviates from Pritzker’s original plan in certain areas, including funding for elementary and secondary education.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But the problem is the quality of education that the students receive, when they are rushed through the pipeline, with no time to focus on themselves, solely concentrated on productivity and employability, to pay back their debt.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Dinner and presentations will follow, including the 2025 Royal Poinciana Fiesta Queen and Court scholarship recipients and the Larry Schokman Book Award recipient.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Walker, 6-7 and 290 pounds, of Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna chose Arkansas over scholarship offers from Georgia, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, South Florida, Central Florida and others.—
Richard Davenport,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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