- past participle of illustrate.
- past tense form of illustrate.
illustrated
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of illustrated
First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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This can be illustrated with an example from Spurs' 3-0 win against Hoffenheim in pre-season.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The tepid showing illustrated how the Warner Bros. studio has fallen since last year when it was riding high at the box office with “Sinners,” and “A Minecraft Movie.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
So we only have a two-year performance record, but those two years have illustrated what investors can expect from this type of strategy during a bull market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Primary School’s closure has illustrated what philanthropic investment means for a community when it arrives, and when it leaves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
A school-issued lanyard was looped around my neck, clipped to a laminated square: Edith with an illustrated elephant.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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