1
as in demonstrating
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in illuminating
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Recent Examples of illustrating
On January 7, the National Sleep Foundation released data illustrating how crucial sleep is for work performance.
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Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Since initiating its Regenerative Cotton Program in 2022, Citizens has procured approximately 4 million pounds of regenerative cotton, illustrating its commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s been more pushback to the expiration of several smaller districts Daley established around Midway Airport, illustrating why winding down TIFs can be tough for mayors to pull off politically.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The report is expected to show the addition of 160,000 jobs, further illustrating the labor market's resilience.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
And a few anecdotes that didn't fit into the article — illustrating his humility and caring.
—Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, covering the Association with a healthier mix of praise and critiques while offering a higher level than elementary analysis and illustrating what makes so many players and teams compelling isn't a cure-all.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Automakers including Ford, Honda and Volkswagen have already aligned their production with California's standards, illustrating the industry's gradual shift toward greener technologies.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The pairing of blue curacao with cream creates a smooth, frosted blue color, illustrating the cooler colors of the season.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Since initiating its Regenerative Cotton Program in 2022, Citizens has procured approximately 4 million pounds of regenerative cotton, illustrating its commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s been more pushback to the expiration of several smaller districts Daley established around Midway Airport, illustrating why winding down TIFs can be tough for mayors to pull off politically.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The report is expected to show the addition of 160,000 jobs, further illustrating the labor market's resilience.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
And a few anecdotes that didn't fit into the article — illustrating his humility and caring.
—Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, covering the Association with a healthier mix of praise and critiques while offering a higher level than elementary analysis and illustrating what makes so many players and teams compelling isn't a cure-all.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Automakers including Ford, Honda and Volkswagen have already aligned their production with California's standards, illustrating the industry's gradual shift toward greener technologies.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The pairing of blue curacao with cream creates a smooth, frosted blue color, illustrating the cooler colors of the season.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrating
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The Barcelona show, featuring the full WWE roster, is one of several international dates, demonstrating WWE's commitment to performing for audiences worldwide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Offering tailored solutions and demonstrating dedication creates strong partnerships that make a lasting impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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What daytime visitors miss is a seasonal after-hours spectacle in the form of hundreds of glowing fireflies rising from the forest floor and illuminating to attract mates.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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For pastor Min-chan, a lightning strike illuminating a cross in a rock face is God telling him to punish Yang-rae.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Shapiro even alluded to that fact when explaining his optimism that a deal will get done.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Establishing how that golden age came about is easier than explaining the years of scarcity that followed.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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This now four-game winless run has been clarifying for the progress of the Maresca project.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The bill would update several pieces of language in existing law, clarifying requirements such as metal bars on doors and windows, adding sufficient interior lighting and authorizing law enforcement to access dealers’ security systems during an active investigation.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Illustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrating. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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