- past tense form of illuminate.
- past participle of illuminate.
illuminated
Americanadjective
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Thankfully, AI has illuminated what colleges and universities must do—namely, what AI can’t do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Through her grief, Fiona Donohoe's witness statement illuminated her love for her son and her unstinting desire to understand what led to his untimely death.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
When the team illuminated the structures with laser light, they observed diffraction effects unlike those seen in conventional quasicrystals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The appearance of the arena was immediately striking, with an infield painted black with the intention of directing the audience's focus to the illuminated live action.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Spotlights illuminated the entrance, and the sound of dribbling echoed through the building.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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