as in instructive
providing useful information or knowledge
some Web sites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless
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Recent Examples of informative
The early results from Minnesota’s sweeping reform are interesting and informative.
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Morris M. Kleiner, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The colors are informative of their composition.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Joking aside, the importance of remaining calm, collected and informative — as hard as that can be — is key when describing a situation to 911 dispatchers.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Likewise, don’t expect anything noteworthy from a pal like Paul Simon, who would rather be facile about his friendship with Michaels than informative.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Morris M. Kleiner, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The colors are informative of their composition.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Joking aside, the importance of remaining calm, collected and informative — as hard as that can be — is key when describing a situation to 911 dispatchers.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Likewise, don’t expect anything noteworthy from a pal like Paul Simon, who would rather be facile about his friendship with Michaels than informative.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for informative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informative
Adjective
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The failures are instructive, too.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The late-1990s dot-com boom is instructive.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, broadcasting and telecommunications account for more than $60 billion in the Canadian economy and provide essential infrastructure for the exchange of cultural and informational resources necessary for the functioning of a Canadian democratic society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doris Fisher was also an advocate of educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The overall goal is to better position the campus to meet the workforce and educational needs across Dallas-Fort Worth.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Demina Gaskin works in instructional support at Briarwood Elementary School in east Charlotte.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 May 2026
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The school district says a full instructional day will happen for those who opt out of May Day activities.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informative. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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