illumination
Example Sentences
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Even Apollo astronauts didn't see the Orientale basin completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Over time, that illumination can also alter the fluorescent molecules themselves so they no longer emit enough light, a problem known as photobleaching that limits how long experiments can run.
From Science Daily • Dec. 19, 2025
Owenna Griffiths, editor of Today, said: "In a rapidly changing world, this year's guest editors will help bring illumination and understanding".
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
I have heard the expression “trick of the light” applied to sights within Le Cirque des Rêves so frequently that I sometimes suspect the entirety of the circus is itself a complex illusion of illumination.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing illumination
Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
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Unit 4: Powerful Openings
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"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
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