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
Afterward, Araghchi described the meeting to Iranian state TV as constructive, with four rounds of messages exchanged during the indirect portion.
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Preliminary diplomatic talks between American and Iranian officials in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear program ended on Saturday with a handshake and with both sides describing them as constructive.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Participants receive constructive feedback on nonfiction writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Way, who smiled as the initial $4 million verdict was read, was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive discharge.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Preliminary diplomatic talks between American and Iranian officials in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear program ended on Saturday with a handshake and with both sides describing them as constructive.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Participants receive constructive feedback on nonfiction writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Way, who smiled as the initial $4 million verdict was read, was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive discharge.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without pedigree or privilege, Taylor forged his own leadership style—one that blends creative vision, market instinct, and a deep understanding of culture.—
Ali Jackson-Jolley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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There was a lot of emotion in the room, as attendees learned about some of the many people that Autism Speaks has not only supported since childhood, but help thrive as productive, happy individuals.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The precise planting also reduces water loss to make your garden more efficient and productive with less toil and cost.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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