illuminate

Example Sentences

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Machines designed to imitate human intelligence may help illuminate what makes human consciousness unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Also, lights are being installed in the parking lot to illuminate the mural at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The streetlights illuminate what looks like fog, and you can see little particles of dust and debris swirling around.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The “Cold Mountain” gaffe was a rare instance of a “Good Hang” research flub, one that inadvertently managed to illuminate more of Paltrow’s self-perception.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

“Romilda Vane,” said Ron softly, and his whole face seemed to illuminate as he said it, as though hit by a ray of purest sunlight.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling