Apple promotes itself as an enlightened, progressive company.
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An enlightened paternalist, he was happier in his relations with the students and shaped the careers of many of them.
Imagine a relatively just government ruling over a relatively morally enlightened population.
In company such as this, the Garotter's Act must almost seem enlightened.
The Two Brewers pub is indeed an enlightened establishment, encouraging such a highclass canine clientele.
They have a more enlightened view on access for a start.
What are our enlightened descendants going to do about the fourth element, Earth?
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· These were put down ferociously but were followed by the application of a more enlightened policy.· They have a more enlightened view on access for a start.· He therefore requires and merits more enlightened treatment than the correction preferred previously.· It was not always the more enlightened who got their way.· It was commissioned by the Science Museum - obviously with a more enlightened policy than in 1906.· Younger workers, observing this, have turned elsewhere in order to be part of a more enlightened and progressive industry.· But I would hope we live in a more enlightened age.
1someone with enlightened attitudes has sensible modern views and treats people fairly and kindlyenlightened attitude/approach etc ‘Empowerment’ is the new buzz-word in enlightened management circles.2showing a good understanding or knowledge of somethingSYN informed: We don’t actually know, but I can make an enlightened guess.