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
The recent revelation that fracturing can be a constructive tool during development doesn’t mean the phenomenon is particularly common.
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Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The plaza has received support and some constructive feedback from Tinley Park residents.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This isn’t to point to cycling negatively, but is instead a proactive and constructive approach to preserve and grow our sport.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Trent Grisham went 1-for-2 on disputes, sparking some constructive criticism from Boone.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The plaza has received support and some constructive feedback from Tinley Park residents.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This isn’t to point to cycling negatively, but is instead a proactive and constructive approach to preserve and grow our sport.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Trent Grisham went 1-for-2 on disputes, sparking some constructive criticism from Boone.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for constructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Automakers in China have resorted to creative financing schemes to spur consumer demand.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The shower's radiant rises in the northeast by late evening and climbs higher through the night, making the hours before dawn the most productive.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Samuel, 30, is one of many ex-49ers who will hit the open market, including several defensive linemen to bolster one of the NFL’s least productive units last season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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