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as in instructional
providing useful information or knowledge
we found the talk on easy ways for families to recycle household products very educational
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as in academic
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
the community college strives to meet the educational needs of the residents of its urban location
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Recent Examples of educational
Founded by marine life artist Wyland, the foundation empowers people of all ages to become stewards of our planet through hands-on educational programs, public art, and national initiatives like the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
These reviews explored links between early birth or low birth weight and outcomes such as intelligence scores, school performance, and the need for additional educational support.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Water Fest will feature interactive exhibits, educational activities, and opportunities to connect directly with groups dedicated to environmental stewardship.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
His opposition prompted scrambling to change the bill, ultimately turning the restriction into a training requirement, under which guns of that type could still be sold to people who completed certain educational courses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Available only at the Milan campus for the moment, the core offering of the new educational project will be a three-year undergraduate program starting in October and mixing creative, technical and managerial skills.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, he was nominated for the Joop Masterclass, an educational initiative of World Press Photo, and was a finalist for KG+, the open-entry satellite festival of Kyotographie, in 2026.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Younger Latinos were leading the way in educational statistics with 22% of Latinos aged 25 to 34 having a bachelor’s degree or higher, which was 12 percentage points higher than Latinos aged 65 and older.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
These reviews explored links between early birth or low birth weight and outcomes such as intelligence scores, school performance, and the need for additional educational support.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Water Fest will feature interactive exhibits, educational activities, and opportunities to connect directly with groups dedicated to environmental stewardship.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
His opposition prompted scrambling to change the bill, ultimately turning the restriction into a training requirement, under which guns of that type could still be sold to people who completed certain educational courses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Available only at the Milan campus for the moment, the core offering of the new educational project will be a three-year undergraduate program starting in October and mixing creative, technical and managerial skills.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, he was nominated for the Joop Masterclass, an educational initiative of World Press Photo, and was a finalist for KG+, the open-entry satellite festival of Kyotographie, in 2026.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Younger Latinos were leading the way in educational statistics with 22% of Latinos aged 25 to 34 having a bachelor’s degree or higher, which was 12 percentage points higher than Latinos aged 65 and older.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sephardic populations once regularly spoke Judeo-Spanish as an everyday language, reserving the calque variety for religious or instructional contexts.—
Bryan Kirschen,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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While students are surrounded by technology, teachers say that exposure alone is not building the kind of skills needed for academic or professional environments.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wyzant provides academic tutoring services, which allow tutors to establish their own hourly rates that range between $25 and $100.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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Land acknowledgments, protest movements, scholarly conversations, the UN themed decade, and the Indigenous Literature category on Lit Hub all speak to that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Acuña contributed chapters in dozens of anthologies and scholarly texts and wrote numerous book reviews, several children’s books, scholarly articles and opinion pieces in academic journals, magazines, listservs and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Early notices are informational, but later ones may warn of potential enforcement actions, such as liens or levies.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the heart of this debate seems to be both a misunderstanding of the point of scholastic sports and a view, at least by some, that trans girls have an unfair physical advantage.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
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In a white paper released in October, the committee recommends moving the men’s game, and perhaps the women’s, from the current fall-only schedule to one that covers the entire scholastic year and culminates in an April playoff festival.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The reports can be far more informative than a criminal indictment, said former State Attorney Jerry Hill, whose circuit was based in Polk County.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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This narrative, along with informative sections like how to safely use edible flowers, lay the foundation for her delightful recipes.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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That silence was also instructive, some prominent American Jews said.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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What Lamont does not do is equally instructive.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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