as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take
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Recent Examples of constructive
There’s also a program called Creative Collectives where YouTube will bring creators from across the globe together to talk shop and trade ideas, as well as speak to execs and members of their internal product teams who can offer constructive feedback.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026
The way leaders address disagreement or failure is critical; supportive, constructive responses and a genuine attitude always reinforce trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Trump has pivoted — whether by necessity or genuine strategic recalibration — toward a more constructive, incremental deal-making posture.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026
The way leaders address disagreement or failure is critical; supportive, constructive responses and a genuine attitude always reinforce trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Trump has pivoted — whether by necessity or genuine strategic recalibration — toward a more constructive, incremental deal-making posture.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
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He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Your innovative streak loves fresh starts, and simple domestic wins can spark bigger solutions elsewhere without forcing anything, as calm space makes creative thinking easier.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Mentor126 regards this as a useful lens for adaptive learning design, where AI may adjust difficulty, format, content, and pacing to help learners find their ‘flow,’ the productive learning zones during work tasks.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Thus far, the ACC has been most productive at putting a green veneer on policies that will only accelerate climate disasters.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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