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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the candidate's so-called illuminations of his views on a number of controversial issues left many voters in the dark
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
in that clime the illumination of the full moon on a clear night is so bright that you can practically read by it
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
a steady illumination from the flashlight was all I had while changing the tire
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Recent Examples of illumination
The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to earthsky.org.
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
The game will include ray-traced global illumination and reflections, along with an in-game benchmark tool.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The Nature at Night experience is an illumination of the Lost Cave and Nature Trail, and the experience tells the story of the Osage Native Americans and the story of Christmas in the Ozark.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The second full moon of 2025 will reach peak illumination at 5:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in California, according to Time and Date, an online calendar.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
The game will include ray-traced global illumination and reflections, along with an in-game benchmark tool.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The Nature at Night experience is an illumination of the Lost Cave and Nature Trail, and the experience tells the story of the Osage Native Americans and the story of Christmas in the Ozark.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The second full moon of 2025 will reach peak illumination at 5:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in California, according to Time and Date, an online calendar.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumination
Noun
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The data was added to various modeling scenarios, with the most likely explanation being a triple-body system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The low-profile scissor keys feel nice to type on, and there's a convenient shortcut row for functions like volume, screen brightness, emoji, and more.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The golden yellow hue injects energy and brightness to entryways, kitchens, and social spaces, and layering it with the cool, crisp white hue makes for a fresh and airy color scheme perfect for spring.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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The universe is setting you up for a major glow up.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This face cream has a shimmery base to give major glow and is spiked with Korean white ginseng, hyaluronic acid and mandarin extract to brighten from within, plus gently exfoliate and hydrate too.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
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It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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For at least one of these things, McFadden is partial to a statement light fixture to bring warmth to the foyer.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Illumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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