interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌin-tər-ˈak-tiv 
1
: mutually or reciprocally active
2
: involving the actions or input of a user
especially
: of, relating to, or being a two-way electronic communication system (such as a telephone, cable television, or a computer) that involves a user's orders (as for information or merchandise) or responses (as to a poll)
interactively
adverb
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Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops is back, offering families a festive holiday experience with photos with Santa, interactive games and seasonal activities for kids of all ages.
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Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
This list comprises vocational and career-focused schools, primarily specializing in beauty, cosmetology, hair design, and related trades, with a few institutions offering career training in healthcare and interactive entertainment.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
For the streamer, Storm led virtual production initiatives across series, films, unscripted and special projects, and at DreamWorks, the executive oversaw production technology in feature animation, as well as interactive and emerging media for the studio’s franchises.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
This list comprises vocational and career-focused schools, primarily specializing in beauty, cosmetology, hair design, and related trades, with a few institutions offering career training in healthcare and interactive entertainment.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
For the streamer, Storm led virtual production initiatives across series, films, unscripted and special projects, and at DreamWorks, the executive oversaw production technology in feature animation, as well as interactive and emerging media for the studio’s franchises.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-tiv
1
: active between people, groups, or things
2
: involving the actions or input of a user
an interactive museum exhibit
especially
: allowing two-way electronic communications (as between a person and a computer)
interactively
adverb
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