- past participle of illustrate.
- past tense form of illustrate.
illustrated
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Pipelines neatly illustrated the competing pull of nationalism and economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
There’s a method to all this madness, and it’s best illustrated by the fact that Vance is the one leading the charge.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Ah Sing illustrated its tortured central character, Aerius, as a muscled romance book cover star — with a twist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The new Pokémon card set features new illustrated rare cards, as well as some with foil finishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
There’s a triangular sign above the door with an illustrated logo of a cannon blasting a cheeseburger toward the café’s name, with French fries exploding wayward like fireworks.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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