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
Xi was quoted in Chinese media as saying his nation would play a constructive role in the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
In my judgment, Republicans in Maryland have collectively done a catastrophically poor job playing the role of constructive opposition.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
That interest led to the founding of Virtual World Society in 1993, a nonprofit organization created to encourage constructive applications for virtual worlds and experiential learning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
In my judgment, Republicans in Maryland have collectively done a catastrophically poor job playing the role of constructive opposition.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
That interest led to the founding of Virtual World Society in 1993, a nonprofit organization created to encourage constructive applications for virtual worlds and experiential learning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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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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Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Fortunately, there is a way to direct our imagination toward more productive pursuits through performance-enhancing visualization.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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