as in instructive
providing useful information or knowledge
some Web sites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless
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Recent Examples of informative
The less familiar experts and social observers are more informative — notably Tristan Harris, co-founder of the advocacy group Center for Humane Technology, and Connor Leahy, founder and CEO of the research company Conjecture.
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Check out this beautiful and informative illustration from the current issue of Fortune’s print magazine for an inside tour of a modern AI data center.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Although the much of artwork on display is not for sale, informative signs and QR codes invite visitors to learn more about each piece and its creator.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Check out this beautiful and informative illustration from the current issue of Fortune’s print magazine for an inside tour of a modern AI data center.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Although the much of artwork on display is not for sale, informative signs and QR codes invite visitors to learn more about each piece and its creator.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informative
Adjective
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So Minnesota’s experience is instructive in our view, and the Democrats who run Springfield and who dominate the halls of power in the Chicago area should take notice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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His past comments are instructive, however.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Never underestimate the value of gossip both as an informational tool and as an epistemology!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or investment advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Food preparation for the event was handled by the Urban League staff as well as some of the parents and past parents that have been involved in the educational program who donated their time, Gillespie said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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College faculty are then forced to spend instructional time reteaching basic math and writing, which detracts from the advanced material a college course is meant to deliver.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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The district administers its assessment to students within the first three weeks of school to take advantage of more instructional days that would catch up students who aren’t considered kindergarten ready.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informative. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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