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
Hamiltonians have long believed that America’s international security, economic prosperity, and domestic stability depend on a constructive relationship between an enterprise-friendly state and a dynamic private sector.
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
The official described the meetings as positive and constructive.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Work together to find a constructive solution to the problem.
—Jessica A. Stern, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In any circumstances, your steady tone keeps the conversation constructive.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
The official described the meetings as positive and constructive.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Work together to find a constructive solution to the problem.
—Jessica A. Stern, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In any circumstances, your steady tone keeps the conversation constructive.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 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
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While Rodgers had a relatively productive first season with the Steelers, the 42-year-old quarterback is undoubtedly much closer to the sunset of his storied career than the onset.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Extending the life of an octogenarian does not have the same social impact as saving a young person in the prime of life or a child with decades of productive years ahead.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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