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illuminations

noun as in firecracker

noun as in fireworks

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Example Sentences

The infinite regression of meaning allowed Swift to utter unutterable illuminations about human existence.

In like manner to the wind putting out the illuminations, the rain put out the fireworks.

The effect of this great verdict, which was hailed with public dinners and illuminations, was absolutely nil.

There was the usual festival at night, accompanied by salvos of artillery, with illuminations of the palace grounds and fountains.

The illuminations were lavish, the crowds exuberant, the presents to the Empress superb.

Th' resthrants are crowded nightly an' great throngs are seen in Main Sthreet undher th' brilliant illuminations.

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On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to illuminations, such as: bursts, pyrotechnics, rockets, sparklers, bottle rockets, and cherry bomb.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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