as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
college students discover that what they experience outside the classroom can be just as educative as anything that happens within
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Recent Examples of educative
Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educative
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Amari also rounded up Juneteenth events across the Charlotte region for 2026, packed with festivals, parades, vendors and educational programming.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The most instructive recent move was not the purchase of a club, or even a player transfer.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Thank you for your instructive letter about service dog responsibilities and etiquette.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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That show is so unforgivingly edited down to jarring, staccato setup-punchline interactions that the interactions never feel conversational or informative.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The Ranch teamed up with tour operator professionals and naturalist guides to host day trips to the Park (which is really, the safest and most informative way to travel through Yellowstone’s vastness).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Digital products—including online courses, ebooks, templates and instructional guides—can generate substantial revenue.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Educators themselves appear particularly drawn to how the platform reinforces strong instructional practices rather than bypassing them.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional veterinary advice.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Educative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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