as in interpretive
serving to explain
the writer's descriptions are objectively expositive and entirely without editorialization
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Adjective
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After meandering through the small interpretive museum, guests finish with a tasting of the island’s core styles, from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026 -
The project will also fund the addition of an adult fitness area, restroom improvements, renovated batting cages, improved pickleball facilities, beanbag toss games, and the native restoration of woodland and wetland areas with interpretive signage, the park district said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There are various interpretative signs and points of interest along the way, including famous Creek Street and both Ketchikan museums.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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But the decision was illustrative of the confidence, or lack thereof, Houston had in its offense.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Expositive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositive. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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