as in interpretive
serving to explain
an illustrative analogy in which the relationship between God and humanity is likened to that between a shepherd and his flock
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Recent Examples of illustrative
Time will tell how potent this chapter ends up being outside the context of the ongoing WGA and SAG strikes, which should make for some illustrative future context.
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Disclosures and Disclaimers: Above information is for illustrative purposes only and has been obtained from reliable sources but no guarantee is made with regard to accuracy or completeness.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There is still emerging research on how hail forms so the NOAA graphic above is meant for illustrative purposes.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
That a person such as Loomer is in easy conversation with the president and the secretary of state is illustrative of our era.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Disclosures and Disclaimers: Above information is for illustrative purposes only and has been obtained from reliable sources but no guarantee is made with regard to accuracy or completeness.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There is still emerging research on how hail forms so the NOAA graphic above is meant for illustrative purposes.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
That a person such as Loomer is in easy conversation with the president and the secretary of state is illustrative of our era.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for illustrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrative
Adjective
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Hybrid lanterns that meet the aforementioned criteria are indeed out there, waiting to illuminate your next campsite, glamping trip, picnic, late-night reading session, or simply to add a little illuminative flare to that embarrassingly barren bookshelf in time for the next Zoom meeting.—
J.D. Simkins,
Sunset Magazine,
17 Feb. 2022
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Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
14 Oct. 2017
Adjective
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However, the White House then released an explanatory text of the executive order, clarifying that the tariff rate wasn’t reduced to 54%, but still maintaining the $100 fee option.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The refrain is compact and echoing, a chorus unburdened by explanatory verses.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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“Illustrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrative. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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