illustration
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When she studied illustration at RISD, she recalls being surrounded by talented drafters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Political analyst Yabi said hosting the summit in Kenya was an "illustration of changing dynamics" and the relationship between African nations and France.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Note: Buildings not to scale, for illustration purposes only.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The dating test furnishes a neat illustration: three profiles—identical in every respect except astrological sign, all showing the same picture of a young man named “Michael”—were created on a popular Chinese dating app.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
“Merely to the illustration of your character,” said she, endeavouring to shake off her gravity.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing illustration
Vocabulary of the Common Core
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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