1
as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
Who would have thought that Saxon Ratliff would have been more enlightened than most by his stay at The White Lotus Thailand?
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
This view is supported by enlightening analysis from economist Jessica Riedl.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Such delicate subject matter must also enlighten, entertain, and feel satisfying.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Except, unlike the expansion that tech gave to the enlightened before, the institutions of today, such as media, science, and education, are being slowly destroyed by technology.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
This view is supported by enlightening analysis from economist Jessica Riedl.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Such delicate subject matter must also enlighten, entertain, and feel satisfying.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Except, unlike the expansion that tech gave to the enlightened before, the institutions of today, such as media, science, and education, are being slowly destroyed by technology.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlighten
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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According to a source with knowledge of the matter, who, like all in this article, wishes to remain anonymous to protect relations, Earps informed Wiegman of her decision to retire in April, but the England boss asked her to reconsider.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The hands-on displays are designed to educate about teamwork, deduction, health care, coordination, agility and cognitive thinking, among others.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The exhibit opens Thursday and will run until Aug. 27, showcasing collectible furniture and accessories items created between the 1930s and the ’70s, Yashar told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Inside, the stage was inspired by the Biltmore Theater in Los Angeles, said art director Matt Fiuza.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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On-site programming at Mountain Modern embraces Sedona's mystical vibes with crystal bowl sound baths, mindful meditation and breath work sessions, and ceremonies inspired by Indigenous traditions.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Whether ships will sail from homeports during storms, the cruise company advises guests and future cruisers to opt-in to text alerts to get messages regarding on schedule changes.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Woodville Independent School District (ISD) confirmed after the Monday, May 19, incident, he was instructed not to return to campus.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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All staff members interviewed for the investigation were instructed to keep proceedings confidential, but those accused became aware of who made the allegations against them early on in the process, according to Hiestand’s report.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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