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
Carneiro brought a case against Chelsea too for constructive dismissal after leaving in September 2015 and both the club and Mourinho ended up paying an undisclosed sum to resolve the case.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Her superiors saw her as a natural choice because of her constructive relationship with Bukele during her term as ambassador.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Suiter and Miller met earlier this year about the challenges facing the Ramsey County Fair, and in separate interviews, each said the meeting was constructive.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
But Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones had some constructive criticism about how the squad can improve from within on that side of the football.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Her superiors saw her as a natural choice because of her constructive relationship with Bukele during her term as ambassador.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Suiter and Miller met earlier this year about the challenges facing the Ramsey County Fair, and in separate interviews, each said the meeting was constructive.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
But Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones had some constructive criticism about how the squad can improve from within on that side of the football.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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No one has to come up with something new and creative.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Events such as València Cuina Oberta and FESTIN give travelers the chance to experience the city’s dining scene at its most creative.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And all the reports about why the visit might not have been as productive as everyone hoped point to one thing in particular.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Oct. 2025
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It's said that completing your tasks in the 1-3-5 structure is the key to most people's successful and productive days.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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