illustrated
Americanadjective
noun
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Origin of illustrated
First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed 2
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This is illustrated in the chart above, which plots data from Jay Ritter, a University of Florida finance professor who has compiled the premier academic database of U.S.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Rollins and her allies illustrated this phenomenon perfectly in their response to the lawsuit.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
His influence in an attitude shift towards how the club recruited players is illustrated in the £64m signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Barack Obama’s successes illustrated that even amid the gloom, America’s great promise was redeemable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Perhaps to prove her skills could be of service, she began painting an illustrated book of useful herbs.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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