consultative

Definition of consultativenext

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Recent Examples of consultative The Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, also a consultative member of the Socialist International but more left-leaning than the PDKI, joined the coalition today, becoming its sixth member party. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026 The actuary performs a variety of analytical and consultative tasks for the California Department of Insurance, along with providing support on special projects. Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 But no new cardinals will be made at this meeting, which is purely consultative. CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025 Agencies must also build consultative services and ecosystem ties to stay indispensable. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consultative
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Adjective
  • The first bill will allow for the rehabilitation of a historic jail building, the second will create a new religious advisory commission, and the third will finalize an agreement that will bring more affordable housing to Columbia.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The advisory firm also notes that the vast majority of Zaslav’s equity is also single trigger, meaning that he will be paid as soon as a change in control occurs.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.
    Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.
    Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022

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“Consultative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultative. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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