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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These are just illustrative examples using the existing plans and may not be representative, given that Republicans are considering creating a new IDR plan without any student loan forgiveness.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
The sheer volume of games is illustrative of a player who has been stuck in price-tag purgatory, playing catch-up given the monstrous fee forked out for his services.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
The view from a West Bank hilltop is illustrative.
—Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
The examples provided are illustrative and not exhaustive, offering clarity on the types and ranges of infractions that may result in penalties, should NASCAR determine enforcement is warranted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
The sheer volume of games is illustrative of a player who has been stuck in price-tag purgatory, playing catch-up given the monstrous fee forked out for his services.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
The view from a West Bank hilltop is illustrative.
—Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
The examples provided are illustrative and not exhaustive, offering clarity on the types and ranges of infractions that may result in penalties, should NASCAR determine enforcement is warranted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for illustrative
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“Illustrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrative. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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