as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
college students discover that what they experience outside the classroom can be just as educative as anything that happens within
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Recent Examples of educative
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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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
The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
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
The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educative
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Widespread expectations that women will prioritize housework and childcare also diminish young women's educational prospects, motivating them to leave rural areas.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
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
Adjective
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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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“Educative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educative. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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