something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.

a comparison or an example intended for explanation or corroboration.

the act or process of illuminating.

the act of clarifying or explaining; elucidation.

Archaic . illustriousness; distinction.

noun

analogy , case , case history , case in point , clarification , elucidation , example , explanation , for instance , instance , interpretation , model , representative , sample , sampling , specimen , adornment , cartoon , decoration , depiction , design , engraving , etching , figure , frontispiece , halftone , image , line drawing , painting , photo , photograph , picture , plate , sketch , snapshot , tailpiece , vignette , construction , decipherment , exegesis , explication , exposition , illumination , comparison , demonstration , drawing , exemplification , simile