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
The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and son of famed zookeeper and television personality Steve Irwin further elaborated just why Russell's constructive criticism means so much.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If growth stabilizes into early 2026, the back end may prove stickier, creating mild steepening constructive for financials (net-interest margins) and for cyclicals with heavy short-term funding needs.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This brutal honesty isn’t always possible in every team, and, of course, any criticism should still be constructive in substance and form.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
These goodfaith efforts with Canadian officials have not led to any constructive progress.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If growth stabilizes into early 2026, the back end may prove stickier, creating mild steepening constructive for financials (net-interest margins) and for cyclicals with heavy short-term funding needs.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This brutal honesty isn’t always possible in every team, and, of course, any criticism should still be constructive in substance and form.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
These goodfaith efforts with Canadian officials have not led to any constructive progress.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The center has been highly productive, ranging from $2,000 to up to $3,000 in peak years.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, staying up late to complete a task may allow it to be finished before bed, but the next day will be less productive.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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