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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One of the latest additions to the property is Soetmelksvlei, an interactive 1890s Cape-style farmstead that’s designed to be an immersive experience for guests.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Craig points out that, unlike when creatives from other entertainment spheres like live theater get filmmaking opportunities, content creators come to Hollywood having cultivated an interactive relationship with an engaged fan base.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Tarrant County’s interactive map is available online for voters to find voting locations and up-to-date wait time estimates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
At the heart of Le Parc’s immersive, interactive and multi-sensory works was the viewer experience in contrast to art for a passive audience maintained at arm’s length and obliged to accept an artist’s propositions.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Craig points out that, unlike when creatives from other entertainment spheres like live theater get filmmaking opportunities, content creators come to Hollywood having cultivated an interactive relationship with an engaged fan base.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Tarrant County’s interactive map is available online for voters to find voting locations and up-to-date wait time estimates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
At the heart of Le Parc’s immersive, interactive and multi-sensory works was the viewer experience in contrast to art for a passive audience maintained at arm’s length and obliged to accept an artist’s propositions.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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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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