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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
Those foundations include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s largest educational institution, which has close ties to Orbán’s government.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Recently De Sarno was involved in a new collective educational project at the IED Florence school, with 50 students from different disciplines.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Despite the evidence saying AI is killing students’ critical thinking skills, schools have signed contracts with Big Tech companies, allowing the technology to alter the educational landscape and shape what schools expect from students and educators, who have little say on the matter.
—Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
But there are still plenty of comprehensive, well-rounded, educational and entertaining history exhibits — like this one — to visit.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Before the sheriff closed Jail North in 2022, the facility was considered a model for other juvenile jails because of its educational and vocational programs.
—Ryan Oehrli
february 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
And education experts say there’s a significant difference between educating students about technology and completely relying on educational technology.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Recently De Sarno was involved in a new collective educational project at the IED Florence school, with 50 students from different disciplines.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Despite the evidence saying AI is killing students’ critical thinking skills, schools have signed contracts with Big Tech companies, allowing the technology to alter the educational landscape and shape what schools expect from students and educators, who have little say on the matter.
—Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
But there are still plenty of comprehensive, well-rounded, educational and entertaining history exhibits — like this one — to visit.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Before the sheriff closed Jail North in 2022, the facility was considered a model for other juvenile jails because of its educational and vocational programs.
—Ryan Oehrli
february 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
And education experts say there’s a significant difference between educating students about technology and completely relying on educational technology.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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Hinsdale Middle School instructional assistant Mary Black, Clarendon Hills Middle School Media Resource Center director Lisa Brough and Hinsdale Middle School resource teacher Mallory Roman received this recognition.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Professional performances are impressive, not instructional.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her academic studies have taken her from China to Hungary to the United Arab Emirates.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 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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The fact that Katherine had been institutionalized may have tainted her scholarly reputation.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Wyles Daniel,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 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 service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gwendolyn Grace, otherwise known as DJ Grace, launched the event in its 3rd annual celebration, filled with soul train dancing and food, a raffle, and informative Black history trivia.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of these fundamental differences, the story of the Marquis de Morès should be read today as an all too instructive parable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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De la Rosa’s trajectory is instructive.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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