as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take
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Recent Examples of constructive
Meanwhile, the department’s Core Correctional Practices program helps kids make constructive choices, build strong relationships and gain essential life skills.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Your 8th House of Cautious Sharing warms as Venus harmonizes with unconventional Uranus, making a sensitive money talk or trust conversation feel surprisingly constructive.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With price now decisively above that line, this provides another piece of evidence that the current rally attempt is more constructive at this stage.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, our goal remains to have constructive discussions with WBD’s Board to reach an agreement that is in the best interests of WBD shareholders.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Your 8th House of Cautious Sharing warms as Venus harmonizes with unconventional Uranus, making a sensitive money talk or trust conversation feel surprisingly constructive.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With price now decisively above that line, this provides another piece of evidence that the current rally attempt is more constructive at this stage.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, our goal remains to have constructive discussions with WBD’s Board to reach an agreement that is in the best interests of WBD shareholders.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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The Nevada County Arts Council does an extensive survey to track the creative economy locally.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota swung that deal for Dillingham as a creative way to get around the team-building restrictions of the aprons.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Barrow Island is a major center for oil and natural gas operations, accommodating the most productive oil-extraction site in Australia, and home to a conservation reserve where spectacled hare wallabies, sea turtles, perentie (Australia’s largest lizard), and other rare and protected species live.—
Josh Lew,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Getting into a flow state—deep, effortless focus—is a productive way to do it.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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