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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
Doris Fisher was also an advocate of educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The overall goal is to better position the campus to meet the workforce and educational needs across Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Historic Philadelphia is a nonprofit that offers interactive educational programs, walking tours, puppet shows for young children, and more.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
After completing their educational journey, students would be provided with immediate employment opportunities.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Simultaneously, ensuring inmates have access to constructive programs, including educational, vocational and wellness opportunities that keep them productively engaged to support better mental and physical health, benefiting everyone.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There is also a rooftop garden with views of the Hollywood sign, a reflective garden, classroom spaces for educational programs, an open-air performance plaza and a pavilion housing a Holocaust-era boxcar.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
After her brush with celebrity, Mager traveled the country in a van with her raptor companions, giving educational talks to community groups and school children, according to Audubon magazine which profiled her in 2019.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Even just watching movies with my dad is so educational.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The overall goal is to better position the campus to meet the workforce and educational needs across Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Historic Philadelphia is a nonprofit that offers interactive educational programs, walking tours, puppet shows for young children, and more.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
After completing their educational journey, students would be provided with immediate employment opportunities.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Simultaneously, ensuring inmates have access to constructive programs, including educational, vocational and wellness opportunities that keep them productively engaged to support better mental and physical health, benefiting everyone.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There is also a rooftop garden with views of the Hollywood sign, a reflective garden, classroom spaces for educational programs, an open-air performance plaza and a pavilion housing a Holocaust-era boxcar.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
After her brush with celebrity, Mager traveled the country in a van with her raptor companions, giving educational talks to community groups and school children, according to Audubon magazine which profiled her in 2019.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Even just watching movies with my dad is so educational.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
Adjective
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Demina Gaskin works in instructional support at Briarwood Elementary School in east Charlotte.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 May 2026
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The school district says a full instructional day will happen for those who opt out of May Day activities.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The idea of intersectionality is deceptively and seductively simple—too simple, doubters sometimes think, to require an academic theory.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And the he general pattern of interest around Orwell points to something more durable than his novels’ futurist menace or academic nostalgia.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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From the scholarly and enlightened to the tough and intimidating, people of all walks of life and cultural backgrounds love a good, thick face of hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, scholarly exchanges are picking up.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, broadcasting and telecommunications account for more than $60 billion in the Canadian economy and provide essential infrastructure for the exchange of cultural and informational resources necessary for the functioning of a Canadian democratic society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The team also captured the women’s scholastic championship.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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When not identified early, this can potentially derail a student’s scholastic trajectory from the very first days of school.—
Sherri Helvie,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The book is lyrically written and highly informative, diving deep into the common threads and tropes of estrangement in search of clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The failures are instructive, too.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The late-1990s dot-com boom is instructive.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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