educational

adjective

Definition of educationalnext
1
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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2
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 Joshua Childs, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin, said attendance correlates to whether a student is engaged in their academics and in their relationships with peers and teachers. — Lina Ruiz october 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Today, under the direction of his daughter Sheila Loewe, the organization continues to promote creativity and educational programs, as well as protect cultural heritage in the fields of craft, art, design, photography, poetry and dance. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 The robust schedule features runway shows, exhibitions, educational discussions, in-store events, vintage pop-ups, and more. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The public fallout from her allegations have rocked one of the country’s leading educational institutions. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Among the educational institutions targeted by the probe are Pitt, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Brown, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State, and MIT, officials said at a press conference. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Walker supports them through work-readiness programs and educational workshops. — Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 This can be as simple as having enough staff on duty to supervise addiction recovery groups or educational, vocational, and other types of programs like the new Prison Fellowship Academy at Federal Correctional Institution El Reno in Oklahoma. — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
  1. instructional
  2. academic
  3. educative
  4. scholarly
  5. informational
  6. scholastic
  7. informative
  8. instructive
Adjective
  • Along with the extended calendar, Crowley ISD increased instructional time, compensated high-performing teachers and provided more individualized support for students.
    — Lina Ruiz October 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In the study, a group of players were asked to dribble a ball through a set of cones, up and down the field, as the researchers used a series of instructional cues for the players.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of instructional
Adjective
  • The institute expects to add 16 subspecialty providers, expand clinical trial opportunities and house outpatient therapy, rehabilitation and neuro infusion services, along with Baptist Health’s first academic lecture theater.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Corduroy, apparently, could outfit the full range of academic achievement.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of academic
Adjective
  • Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
    — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of educative
Adjective
  • The gift will support the expansion of the institution’s Asian art galleries, as well as acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programs on Sri Lankan art.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The money will support acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programming, focused primarily on South Asian and Sri Lankan art.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of scholarly
Adjective
  • As Rees sees it, legacy institutions are ill-equipped to arbitrate informational or cultural truths in a network-first world.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or health advice.
    — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of informational
Adjective
  • The district boasts 15 elementary schools — among them a regional gifted center, one scholastic academy and two Montessori schools.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The award honors media professionals and groups making significant contributions to scholastic journalism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of scholastic
Adjective
  • The assumed inference is that travelers rely on Google for their travel needs and that informative brochures and knowledgeable attendants are a quaint idea that has outlived its usefulness.
    — Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The goal is not to replace clinical trials, but to make every trial more informative and every development decision more deliberate.
    — Mirjam Trame, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of informative
Adjective
  • Some of the comments could have been kinder or more civil, but many others are both instructive and nuanced.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Doris Sommer’s Bilingual Aesthetics was instructive for me here.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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