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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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
Widespread expectations that women will prioritize housework and childcare also diminish young women's educational prospects, motivating them to leave rural areas.
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The resulting revenue has helped the small tribe improve housing, health care and educational opportunities and strengthen ties with its Elk Grove neighbor and partner.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For decades, governments have expanded access to schooling, donors have funded educational programs, and philanthropies have launched initiatives.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past two decades, the pavilion has been used for everything from educational programs and international summits to presidential and even high school debates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
The Knowledge Tree, an educational furniture and supply store in Little Rock, is closing its doors.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
Patricia Payne, who led the Office of Racial Equity as a longstanding IPS employee and advocate for educational equity, now leads the Office of Strategic Excellence with the support of two other employees, the district said.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Some schools may approve educational trips if families can demonstrate a learning purpose and arrange assignments in advance, but, even then, approval is discretionary.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The resulting revenue has helped the small tribe improve housing, health care and educational opportunities and strengthen ties with its Elk Grove neighbor and partner.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For decades, governments have expanded access to schooling, donors have funded educational programs, and philanthropies have launched initiatives.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past two decades, the pavilion has been used for everything from educational programs and international summits to presidential and even high school debates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
The Knowledge Tree, an educational furniture and supply store in Little Rock, is closing its doors.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
Patricia Payne, who led the Office of Racial Equity as a longstanding IPS employee and advocate for educational equity, now leads the Office of Strategic Excellence with the support of two other employees, the district said.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Some schools may approve educational trips if families can demonstrate a learning purpose and arrange assignments in advance, but, even then, approval is discretionary.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
Adjective
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Her $15-an-hour job as an instructional aide had been enough to scrape together her mortgage payment.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the levy would provide funds for the purchase and installation of building security equipment, software and technology equipment, technology support and maintenance costs, training staff in the use of technology, and the purchase of classroom equipment and instructional technology.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than 1,300 academic papers and dozens of books have been published on the topic.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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An Ivy League student accused of making up an entire life story to gain admission was expelled earlier this semester, prompting fresh concerns over academic fraud and gaps in university vetting that experts say could also expose elite institutions to foreign influence and espionage risks.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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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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Check back on the second Monday of every month for a new puzzle built on clues connected to scholarly articles available via JSTOR.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The limits of logic To test whether this informational foundation could be simulated, the team relied on mathematical principles, including Gödel’s incompleteness theorem.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 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,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Most biopics about musicians are pastiche, formulaic, and even when highly entertaining, end up being less informative than a Wikipedia entry.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 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
Cite this Entry
“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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