advisory

adjective

Definition of advisorynext
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 The problem described extends beyond the domain of lending, as systems that transition from advisory functions to performing actual transactions require such reliability as a design requirement. — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed an executive order Wednesday establishing an advisory board to oversee and help shape a program that would give families with newborns a financial jump-start. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 In March, a federal judge in Massachusetts judge stayed all votes taken by the members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, which included the removal of the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B shot at birth. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 The superintendent search committee is advisory to the full board and will oversee the selection and hiring process. — Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advisory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisory
  1. consultative
  2. admonishing
  3. consulting
  4. exemplary
  5. warning
Adjective
  • Supply chain intelligence also opens the door to more strategic and consultative approaches to relationship management, which deepens the impact a business can have on its customers.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When an agent is treated like an expert, the relationship is more consultative.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultative
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, Waterbar received an admonishing phone call from team Drake.
    — Brock Keeling, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Rose protests the admonishing tone, confidently signaling that the French are no better than her.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022
Definition of admonishing
Adjective
  • 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
  • The report also found McKinsey officials used their contract with the government to drum up even more consulting work with private companies.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2022
Definition of consulting
Adjective
  • Setting the standard for luxury with exemplary service and culinary offerings, all at the heart of Santa Fe’s rich cultural center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, Leslie Van Houten was granted parole and released after holding what many described as an exemplary record for decades behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemplary
Adjective
  • 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
  • In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
    — Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Definition of warning

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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisory. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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