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 reports can be far more informative than a criminal indictment, said former State Attorney Jerry Hill, whose circuit was based in Polk County.
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Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.
—Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
This narrative, along with informative sections like how to safely use edible flowers, lay the foundation for her delightful recipes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Best Zoo Exhibit The best zoo exhibits are the most impressive, immersive and informative in the country, according to the 10BEST description.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.
—Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
This narrative, along with informative sections like how to safely use edible flowers, lay the foundation for her delightful recipes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Best Zoo Exhibit The best zoo exhibits are the most impressive, immersive and informative in the country, according to the 10BEST description.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for informative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informative
Adjective
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The Houthis and the politics of regional instability The Houthis in Yemen, one of the conflict participants that remained surprisingly silent at the outbreak of the war, are instructive for understanding the region’s complicated and fractured dynamics.—
Ioana Emy Matesan,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their institutional design is instructive.—
Guy Vernet,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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The council was first established in 1967 operating out of the Red Cross Building in Harvey, according to its website, and initially operated as an informational and referral service before expanding into residential treatment.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, there are optional educational opportunities each week with doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, professional coaches, and other running and walking experts.—
AJC Staff,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Next Steps Idaho, a government resource for career and educational opportunities, recommends buying generic trash bags, cotton swabs and other items as well.—
Hali Smith
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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Chicago Public Schools has restored instructional support funding to more than 800 students with disabilities in Catholic schools, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Thursday.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, the archdiocese said CPS will restore special education instructional services starting Monday, April 20, and last through the Friday before Memorial Day.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informative. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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