illuminating
adjective
il·lu·mi·nat·ing
i-ˈlü-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
: providing insight, clarity, or understanding : highly informative
an illuminating remark/discussion
… much of the information is quite illuminating …—
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illuminatingly
adverb
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Examples of illuminating in a Sentence
the show is an illuminating tutorial on ways to prepare popular dishes using wholesome ingredients
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But the median can often be more illuminating as a data point and is emphasized here.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Numerous journalists who cover the White House say Mr. Kirby can be more illuminating and accessible behind the scenes.
—Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
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Wes Moss, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Numerous journalists who cover the White House say Mr. Kirby can be more illuminating and accessible behind the scenes.
—Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Illuminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illuminating. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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