as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material. Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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Recent Examples of enlightenment
Venus sextile Uranus brings unexpected enlightenment and liberation Comments
The winds of change are blowing!
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
That this apparent enlightenment leads to bloody basement fistfights is among the film’s core ironies.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Not only with beauty, of course; impatient rulers liked that Vajrayana promised enlightenment in one lifetime, as opposed to the usual Buddhist dozens, and Kublai Khan spread its teachings as far as his horsemen could ride.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
That this apparent enlightenment leads to bloody basement fistfights is among the film’s core ironies.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Not only with beauty, of course; impatient rulers liked that Vajrayana promised enlightenment in one lifetime, as opposed to the usual Buddhist dozens, and Kublai Khan spread its teachings as far as his horsemen could ride.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
Noun
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Diesel school buses average 6 to 8 miles per gallon, so going electric will result in big fuel savings for local school districts, letting more of our local tax dollars go to education spending.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The plan to send a second round of emails was initially disclosed by a person with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.—
CHRIS MEGERIAN,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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This account is based on interviews with five people at the network with knowledge of events who asked for anonymity for fear of retribution.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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These meetings resulted in scholarships, conservation funds, women’s health initiatives, documentary films and exchange programs.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their intent was to promote a scholarship for female chefs, but the execution backfired.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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