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is enlightening

  • present progressive of enlighten (3rd person singular).

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Nonetheless, Mr. Loconte’s approach in “The War for Middle-earth” is enlightening.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

“They take this really beautiful road trip across the country and it is enlightening on so many levels,” Yutani said.

From Washington Times Dec. 6, 2023

Alongside that portrait, like a running commentary on Chau’s mind-set and the consequences awaiting him, is enlightening testimony from those who’ve been there.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 13, 2023

It is enlightening to set these gripes against the justice’s own jurisprudence to understand his idiosyncratic view of civil liberties.

From Slate May 22, 2023

The success of the European art thief is enlightening the American thief.

From The Dream Doctor by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)