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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 academical
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 Synonyms for educational
Adjective
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This educative strategy should include highlighting the many ways that lawyers selflessly give back to their communities.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025 -
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
Adjective
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But Nicole DeWitt, the district’s deputy superintendent, said around $13 million for educator support professional development, multilingual education, academic enrichment and before- and after-school programs could be impacted.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Cowan’s interest in juggling isn’t purely academic.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This family journey deeply shaped Fisher’s lifelong scholarly drive to chronicle the struggles and the triumphs of Black communities in the American West.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Of course, the sort of collection that attracts scholarly attention tends toward the rare and precious rather than Izod alligators.—
Libby Buck
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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In a category where feminine hygiene can still feel uncomfortable or even taboo to discuss, the brand offers an informative, engaging, and inclusive space for women who are actively searching for answers.—
Pauleanna Reid,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Today, youth sports are dominated by expensive club or travel teams that compete outside of local scholastic programs.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The saga’s roots are instructive regarding these themes.—
Rusty Wright,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The national security field offers a particularly instructive example.—
Lauren Buitta,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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