informational

adjective

Definition of informationalnext
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. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 July 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. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026 This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 This communication is for general informational purposes only. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 As such, the agency found, the expression is informational rather than identifiable with MLB itself. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 30 June 2026 In addition, the city must install informational panels at Sunset Cliffs Park and create an interactive map on the city’s website showing public access points, parking lots and transit routes to coastal areas. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informational
  1. educational
  2. informative
  3. instructional
  4. instructive
  5. educative
Adjective
  • The Patterson plaintiffs maintain that losing out on another season deprives them of potential NIL income, revenue-sharing payments, scholarship money and educational benefits.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
  • Investing in our students and young professionals keeps homegrown talent in our state, creating positive educational and career outcomes, and driving our local economy.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of educational
Adjective
  • Meeting conduct rules can be a very positive and informative statement about the community’s values.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • The Bible’s message was seen as not only informative but salvific, and the monastic who memorized its words filled his or her soul with divine wisdom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of informative
Adjective
  • Similarly, a Senate bill that was considered by the Florida Legislature this year would have allowed a school district to purchase instructional materials developed by or under the direction of the Florida Department of Education.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • The State Department of Education must also develop a framework on AI, with an emphasis on responsible use of AI, instructional integration and academic integrity.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of instructional
Adjective
  • No deal is believed to be close, but the mere fact Blubaugh is being bandied about is instructive.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Knowledge that previously seemed intuitive must be laid out in an instructive way.
    — Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of instructive
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of educative

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“Informational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informational. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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