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
Columbia will also launch trainings by the Anti-Defamation League and several other national Jewish organizations and build out programs focused on constructive dialogue.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
These deep tensions remain a significant impediment to constructive negotiations on the nuclear front.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 15 July 2025
Although witness testimony tilted toward constructive engagement, security and compliance remained central themes.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That would probably describe a number of the countries that are out there trying to respond with constructive deals.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
These deep tensions remain a significant impediment to constructive negotiations on the nuclear front.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 15 July 2025
Although witness testimony tilted toward constructive engagement, security and compliance remained central themes.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
That would probably describe a number of the countries that are out there trying to respond with constructive deals.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for constructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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Wang noted the brand is seeing demand for even more creative expressions like multi-panel construction, utility features, hybrid denim-nylon fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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What Gross wants to convey is that his story has nothing to do with being an adaptive driver, and everything to do with coming up with creative approaches to life.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs’ president of baseball operations had completed a series of sensible deals that were both productive and a little underwhelming.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Marte has been productive when healthy over the last few months, and McNeil has seen the bulk of his playing time in center field.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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