as in interpretive
serving to explain
illuminative descriptions of the sights to be seen from the observatory gave us a much better idea of what we were looking at
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Recent Examples of illuminative
Hybrid lanterns that meet the aforementioned criteria are indeed out there, waiting to illuminate your next campsite, glamping trip, picnic, late-night reading session, or simply to add a little illuminative flare to that embarrassingly barren bookshelf in time for the next Zoom meeting.
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J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2022
Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies.
—OregonLive.com, 14 Oct. 2017
J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2022
Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies.
—OregonLive.com, 14 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminative
Adjective
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After meandering through the small interpretive museum, guests finish with a tasting of the island’s core styles, from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The project will also fund the addition of an adult fitness area, restroom improvements, renovated batting cages, improved pickleball facilities, beanbag toss games, and the native restoration of woodland and wetland areas with interpretive signage, the park district said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There are various interpretative signs and points of interest along the way, including famous Creek Street and both Ketchikan museums.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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But the decision was illustrative of the confidence, or lack thereof, Houston had in its offense.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Illuminative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminative. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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