as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
an informational presentation from the company's health care provider
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Recent Examples of informational
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the 2026 Earth Day slogan — our power our planet — attendees also connected with community organizations and public agencies offering resources on sustainability, conservation, public health, and energy efficiency through informational tables and demonstrations.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the county is kickstarting public outreach efforts for the project, including monthly informational Zoom meetings and door-to-door outreach.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Instead, the ship’s youthful expedition team runs informational sessions about local wildlife and geography in the conference room or outside on the seventh floor’s deck.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Links to informational slides and in some cases surveys are attached.
—Maria Benevento, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Brief flashbacks to Mary’s earlier concerts are merely informational; another flashback, to a séance at which Mary yielded to self-harming mysticism, is far more consequential, leading to violence in Sam’s studio.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the 2026 Earth Day slogan — our power our planet — attendees also connected with community organizations and public agencies offering resources on sustainability, conservation, public health, and energy efficiency through informational tables and demonstrations.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the county is kickstarting public outreach efforts for the project, including monthly informational Zoom meetings and door-to-door outreach.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Instead, the ship’s youthful expedition team runs informational sessions about local wildlife and geography in the conference room or outside on the seventh floor’s deck.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Links to informational slides and in some cases surveys are attached.
—Maria Benevento, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Brief flashbacks to Mary’s earlier concerts are merely informational; another flashback, to a séance at which Mary yielded to self-harming mysticism, is far more consequential, leading to violence in Sam’s studio.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informational
Adjective
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The other, extending protections to educational institutions, was vetoed.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The book is lyrically written and highly informative, diving deep into the common threads and tropes of estrangement in search of clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The new contract also included compensation for eight additional days added to the academic calendar in fall 2024 to make up for lost days from the 2022 teachers strike, even though the academic calendar has gone back to the pre-2024 number of instructional days.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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After working in special education for almost two decades, Lomblot retired in June 2023 from her position as an instructional assistant with the Abraxas adult transition program.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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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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
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“Informational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informational. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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