as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take
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Recent Examples of constructive
While direct confrontation can carry risks, especially with politically adept individuals, there are constructive ways to assess the situation and mitigate reputational exposure.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In such a climate there was no such thing as constructive criticism.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Although a clutch of other countries—including Brazil, India, and Ukraine—are expected to attend the G-7 as guests, the format lends itself to intimate and constructive conversation.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Time, 14 June 2025
The group, led by Andrea Susan Glass, nonfiction book coach, author, and UCSD instructor, gives constructive feedback on nonfiction writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In such a climate there was no such thing as constructive criticism.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Although a clutch of other countries—including Brazil, India, and Ukraine—are expected to attend the G-7 as guests, the format lends itself to intimate and constructive conversation.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Time, 14 June 2025
The group, led by Andrea Susan Glass, nonfiction book coach, author, and UCSD instructor, gives constructive feedback on nonfiction writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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With so many people looking for work, there‘s intense competition for those jobs, and the ways to apply can be creative and involved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Another creative idea many commenters proposed was using the stained glass fixture as a fruit bowl.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, an open-minded, AI-native young person who is comfortable with these tools can accomplish so much more, so much quicker, and help older people be more productive.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Snow was still productive for the Giants in the 2000s, with a .276/.372/.420 slash line, a .337 postseason average and the last of his six Gold Gloves.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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