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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The calm Gulf waves are perfect for families, and beyond the beach, Naples offers attractions like a zoo, botanical gardens, and the interactive Golisano Children’s Museum.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Signature practices include overnight experiential field trips, large-scale interactive murals representing global biomes, and a unique environmental science curriculum.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
What to expect Kitchen Table chef James Knappett and sommelier Sandia Chang — a husband-and-wife team — are known for creating an interactive experience similar to what Counter- diners are familiar with.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Signature practices include overnight experiential field trips, large-scale interactive murals representing global biomes, and a unique environmental science curriculum.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
What to expect Kitchen Table chef James Knappett and sommelier Sandia Chang — a husband-and-wife team — are known for creating an interactive experience similar to what Counter- diners are familiar with.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 9 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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