illuminated

Example Sentences

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On April 12, the Moon was only about 25 percent illuminated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

At the top of the set's illuminated stairs she would forget her steps.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He illuminated the auditorium with candles and converted the private boxes into buffets stocked with alcohol, coffee, hot chocolate, sherbet and carved meats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Thunder boomed, and the lightning illuminated a row of houses along the side of the road.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz