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as in instructional
providing useful information or knowledge
we found the talk on easy ways for families to recycle household products very educational
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as in academic
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
the community college strives to meet the educational needs of the residents of its urban location
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Recent Examples of educational
The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Kelce’s 87 & Running Foundation is a longtime supporter of this Kansas City nonprofit that provides educational and support programs for children in underserved communities.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Related Stories The 20 charities include nine food banks, an animal cruelty organization, seven educational programs, and three children’s hospitals.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The group insists Yale must defend its lawful holistic admissions and educational leadership role.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Kelce’s 87 & Running Foundation is a longtime supporter of this Kansas City nonprofit that provides educational and support programs for children in underserved communities.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Related Stories The 20 charities include nine food banks, an animal cruelty organization, seven educational programs, and three children’s hospitals.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The group insists Yale must defend its lawful holistic admissions and educational leadership role.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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Students may use scholarships for a broad range of educational services, including tutoring, special education supports, instructional materials and other learning opportunities.
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Take Mary Ann Morrison, an instructional design manager based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Students credit Burgess with helping shape not only their academic growth but also their confidence and character.
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
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He was honored as a Distinguished Fellow by the same organization for his scholarly contributions to the field of regional science, according to his obituary.
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Miami Circle gets historic recognition Carr and other experts, with the support of Ryan Wheeler, then the state’s chief of archaeology, built a case that gradually came to mainstream scientific and scholarly acceptance.
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This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.
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Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.
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Without ownership, documentation becomes a museum exhibit that may be informative but irrelevant.
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The last category, for France, is especially informative.
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The case of Okinawa, a group of relatively poor islands in the south of Japan, is instructive.
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The Australia Reality Check Australia implemented a similar ban in December 2025, and the results are instructive.
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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