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
Those who meet him achieve an unwanted enlightenment about their place in the world.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for enlightenment
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The enlightenment championed by the May 4 and June 4 movements may have never arrived, Wang argues, but nor was the quest in vain.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
If that requires putting institutions of enlightenment under the thumbs of loyal inquisitors so be it.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Lint best practices also made headlines earlier this year when a woman went viral on Tiktok for her shocking discovery in her dryer.
Kailey Bradley shared the hilarious story of her 22-year-old sister Delaney's laundry enlightenment.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightenment
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With financial struggles and worries often cited as reasons for people having fewer children, solutions often focus on calling for policies that include making child care, health care, housing and education more accessible.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Follow-up quizzes and simulations can assess employees’ knowledge retention and identify any change in their long-term behavior.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Cartwright was widely respected for his scholarship and steady presence in academic and ethical discourse, particularly in the development of Black religious studies and social ethics curricula.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Steeped in a lifetime of scholarship and on-site study, the pair summarized what’s currently known about Chacoan culture.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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