Examples of explanatory in a Sentence
There are explanatory notes at the front of the book.
the explanatory section has as its heading “What the New Tax Changes Mean”
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Longhorns insider David Eckert won in the explanatory category for a story about how climate change affects early-season football games.
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Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
His films eschew traditional documentary techniques such as explanatory voice-over and talking-head interviews, and his presence isn’t acknowledged by on-camera subjects.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
His films eschew traditional documentary techniques such as explanatory voice-over and talking-head interviews, and his presence isn’t acknowledged by on-camera subjects.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
—Adriana Morga, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Some have migrated to TikTok for explanatory videos about raw denim and rare Japanese denim brands by content creators like Alejandro Jomar and Drew Joiner.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for explanatory
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“Explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explanatory. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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explanatory
adjective
ex·plan·a·to·ry
ik-ˈsplan-ə-ˌtōr-ē 
-ˌtȯr-
: serving to explain
explanatory notes
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