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
All participants at last week's second round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi described the meetings as constructive, but the negotiations did not appear to achieve a breakthrough on several contentious points.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of its roadmap, the report recommends that brands engage in constructive dialogue with the Bangladesh government and institutions such as Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund to develop new financing mechanisms.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The overall market outlook outside of tech remains constructive.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While officials have described the talks as constructive, major obstacles remain, chief among them the future of territory in eastern Ukraine where Moscow has shown little sign of softening its demands.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of its roadmap, the report recommends that brands engage in constructive dialogue with the Bangladesh government and institutions such as Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund to develop new financing mechanisms.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The overall market outlook outside of tech remains constructive.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While officials have described the talks as constructive, major obstacles remain, chief among them the future of territory in eastern Ukraine where Moscow has shown little sign of softening its demands.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the liposomes included in this type of vitamin C allow the nutrient to slide into your cells at a more productive rate.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers need a healthy and productive Ayton going forward.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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