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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
In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Today, the Titanic’s legacy endures through museums like the one the couple visited and ongoing research expeditions that offer scientific and educational insight.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
To change that, the company is investing $1 million, in partnership with the VF Foundation, in the National Park Foundation to help youth explore national parks and partake in outdoor educational experiences.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Reid said the name will likely need to align with the school’s educational mission.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
That union represents educational support professionals such as custodial, food service, IT, security and transportation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The educational requirement is generally a high school diploma, often combined with an apprenticeship.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Today, the Titanic’s legacy endures through museums like the one the couple visited and ongoing research expeditions that offer scientific and educational insight.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
To change that, the company is investing $1 million, in partnership with the VF Foundation, in the National Park Foundation to help youth explore national parks and partake in outdoor educational experiences.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Reid said the name will likely need to align with the school’s educational mission.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
That union represents educational support professionals such as custodial, food service, IT, security and transportation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The educational requirement is generally a high school diploma, often combined with an apprenticeship.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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To resolve that challenge, the district made sure teachers understood grade-level expectations by providing instructional guidance and professional development, according to MPS chief academic officer Jennifer Mims-Howell.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Strickland-Egans is a retired elementary school teacher and instructional coach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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What wasn't being collected are other research observations that are part of every hurricane season, including experiments conducted by NOAA's Hurricane Research Division and its academic partners, who were able to pay their scientists who flew with NOAA during Melissa.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hann and Bich were strict and monitored not just Jennifer's academic performance, but also her extracurricular activities and social life.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
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Much scholarly attention is also paid to the science of electrical storage, enabling a body to function as a permanently recharged battery, and to the use of an enormous lightning-rod mechanism, which will harness lightning from atop an isolated tower, where Victor conducts his experiments.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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The study, published on the open-access scholarly article archive, arxiv, has not yet been peer-reviewed.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Morris played both baseball and football in high school, and was a scholastic All-State quarterback who reportedly turned down 20 collegiate offers to sign with the Phillies for $25,000 in 1960.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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For true scholastic style, pair it with penny loafers or Mary Janes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are still several informative private economic updates that Wall Street can review.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Full color pages, informative charts and concise articles also set the outlet apart from others.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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So, Schneider’s less aggressive moves that involved Day 3 picks are more instructive.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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