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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
Consider a viable and popular educational use for AI personas.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
For $89 per year, customers get access to a growing library of more than 55 motion, dance, fitness and educational games, which include both Nex Originals and collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, NBCUniversal and, coming this summer, Dude Perfect.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Such propaganda is educational as well as political malpractice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Once a popular place to stay along the Imperial River, the hotel was renovated by the City of Bonita Springs in 2006 to serve as a public educational space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 25 Jan. 2026
Donations support Hartford Chorale’s internship and educational programs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
For $89 per year, customers get access to a growing library of more than 55 motion, dance, fitness and educational games, which include both Nex Originals and collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, NBCUniversal and, coming this summer, Dude Perfect.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Such propaganda is educational as well as political malpractice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Once a popular place to stay along the Imperial River, the hotel was renovated by the City of Bonita Springs in 2006 to serve as a public educational space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 25 Jan. 2026
Donations support Hartford Chorale’s internship and educational programs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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Called the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words, the SIPPS curriculum has students participate in explicit instructional routines focused on phonics and phonemic awareness.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The program also calls for high quality instructional materials, a longer school day once a week and more emphasis on math and reading.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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When boys are asked to show up consistently for real people, academic readiness and emotional readiness develop side by side.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meyer studied international relations with a minor in history, and she was named to the PAC-12’s academic honor roll twice.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 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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Brown-Grier argued that this knowledge gap is not just a scholarly problem but a governance one.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Dunn wanted the property to be used as a scholarly and artistic retreat.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For weeks now, Western governments have worked to pierce the informational blackout.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
26 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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But the behavior that needs correcting in this era of billion-dollar-a-year TV contracts and other accelerant revenues is that of shopaholic college administrators, whose expenditures have become so untethered from any scholastic purpose.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
20 Nov. 2025
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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While each story was informative, entertaining, and served as a reminder of how and why the diversity of people and culture helps to enrich the lives of all Kansas Citians, several of those stories stood out as some of the best in 2025.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Early vampire lore was instructive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The historical precedent is instructive.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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