- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Example Sentences
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Illuminated drones were flown in formation to produce the logo against the night sky.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025
Illuminated columns mark the precise spots where the four students were killed, and the tragedy was immortalized in the song “Ohio” performed by the folk-rock quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
From New York Times • May 4, 2024
Illuminated by a sole construction lamp, Davidson, hands and tennis shoes covered in soot, was working through a pile of artworks, classifying them once more.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Illuminated by warm yellow votive candles and surrounded by white roses, daisies and sunflowers, the vigil attendees sang a series of prayers to God and the Virgin Mary.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Illuminated by light cast from a few all-but-guttered candles in wall sconces was a room of vast size.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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