illuminate

Example Sentences

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While specific variants may be enriched in particular Indian subpopulations, the biological pathways they illuminate are universal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

Clearly, the historic performance — one that attempted to illuminate and celebrate the Latin community, people and their past — left her feeling triggered.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 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

After the movie ended and the lights came on to illuminate the murals of Tuscany and the painted classical galleries around us, Leper still sat amazed in his folding chair.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles