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as in illuminates
to supply with light
small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way
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as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined
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At the same time, the film chronicles his personal journey and illuminates the broader story of Cuban immigrants building new lives in America.—
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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The great room, encompassing the living room, dining, and kitchen areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows and pendant lighting by Isamu Noguchi that illuminates the hardwood floors.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
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In Song of Solomon, Milkman isn’t getting anywhere until Pilate lights his path.—
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The brake lights ahead of you on Interstate 70 seem to stretch to the end of the horizon.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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The sales pitch rhetoric inspires few.—
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
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Seeking a vitamin C that brightens without irritation?—
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“Illumines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumines. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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