EDUCATIONAL Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

educational

adjective

Definition of educational

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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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 What the Nun Study Found About Alzheimer’s Researchers combined yearly cognitive testing with medical records and educational transcripts. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Sanchez is also interested in improving his district’s educational outcomes, according to his website. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Joint workshops and educational showcases are featured prominently at the upcoming NASTEX International Exhibition on the Damascus Fairgrounds, July 18 through July 21. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Arizona's workforce is in the bottom tier for educational attainment, however — only about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Proceeds from Art+Film are funneled to LACMA’s focus to make film central to the museum’s curatorial program while also supporting its broader mission with exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programming and more. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 For ages 2 to 5, the AAP supports limiting screen time to one hour per day of high-quality, educational programming that ideally is watched along with a caregiver. — Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Members of the litigation team have also participated in educational articles, media appearances, legal presentations, and public discussions focused on neonatal patient safety and informed consent. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Alpha School Miami, which already operates a campus across from Tropical Park in west Miami-Dade, now brings its educational model to one of South Florida’s wealthiest communities. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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Adjective

In terms of formal opportunities, principals said that the most common, and useful, topic for professional learning was instructional leadership, or helping teachers to improve their instruction.

— Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Teacher’s guides provide instructional materials for adults, including guidance with lesson plans.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of instructional

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Students can proactively bridge this gap by prioritizing practical skills employers demand, beyond just academic grades.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Democratic socialists and academic experts say the ideology isn't communism, but rather a belief that the economy should be run for the public’s benefit through democratic decision-making.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of academic

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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
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

Befitting his scholarly bent, Bouaddi shunned a lot of the distractions that attracted the attention of his contemporaries.

— Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026
These collective actions are crucial to safeguard scholarly inquiry and faculty independence against political interference.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of scholarly

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This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or psychological advice.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of informational

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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.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.

— Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

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