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well-illustrated

British  

adjective

  1. having good illustrations

    a well-illustrated book

  2. clarified or explained with good examples

    a well-illustrated review of current literature

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Especially helpful are Ms. Jensen’s meticulous, well-illustrated instructions for mixing, folding and shaping the dough.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

The good is in the simple, sound, practical advice of Mr. Carnegie’s counsel, and the lively and well-illustrated directness with which it is given.

From New York Times Oct. 21, 2021

The power of capital strike is well-illustrated by the reaction to the 1981 electoral victory of Francois Mitterrand's Socialist Party in France.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2020

The need for balance was well-illustrated by the original list.

From Washington Times Dec. 9, 2019

This may serve its owner well, and he may never miss what might be called the charm of a well-illustrated, well-printed, and well-bound edition—one pleasant to look into and to touch.

From Literature for Children by Lowe, Orton

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