as in assisting
made up of or offering advice
The company sent an advisory memo to clients.
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Recent Examples of advisory
Lawmakers can — and often do — dismiss advisory votes.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Peter High is President of Metis Strategy, a business and IT advisory firm.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Newton’s employment In late 2024, an advisory board to the prosecutor’s office called for the Police Department to fire Newton, who at the time had killed three people and faced several other excessive force allegations.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Winds will be relatively light during the snowfall, limiting blowing snow for now, but travel impacts are still expected in advisory areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Peter High is President of Metis Strategy, a business and IT advisory firm.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Newton’s employment In late 2024, an advisory board to the prosecutor’s office called for the Police Department to fire Newton, who at the time had killed three people and faced several other excessive force allegations.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Winds will be relatively light during the snowfall, limiting blowing snow for now, but travel impacts are still expected in advisory areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisory
Adjective
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The actuary performs a variety of analytical and consultative tasks for the California Department of Insurance, along with providing support on special projects.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Barber, the company’s online design tool, templates, and consultative approach help meet those expectations.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, Waterbar received an admonishing phone call from team Drake.—
Brock Keeling,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Oct. 2022
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Rose protests the admonishing tone, confidently signaling that the French are no better than her.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 May 2022
Adjective
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McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2023
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In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.—
Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com,
al,
3 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Podziemski agreed that Kuminga’s attitude has been exemplary through trying times.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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For other exemplary sips, drive up and around the other side of Etna to visit Vino di Anna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Winery, SRC, and Frank Cornelissen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisory. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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