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
Between Ali-Smith's passion for collecting records and mixing them live as a DJ and Sem's vast vinyl collection, the two bring both a vast knowledge and a deep love of all things analog to their informative, yet lively experience at their listening sessions.
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The article should be between 300 and 500 words, and the tone should be accessible, informative, and reflective.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
O’Connell’s comments on Van Ginkel’s progression (or lack thereof) will be informative early next week.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Hear what is next for the Golden State’s legislative landscape in an informative talk.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for informative
Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The article should be between 300 and 500 words, and the tone should be accessible, informative, and reflective.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
O’Connell’s comments on Van Ginkel’s progression (or lack thereof) will be informative early next week.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Hear what is next for the Golden State’s legislative landscape in an informative talk.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for informative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informative
Adjective
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So, Schneider’s less aggressive moves that involved Day 3 picks are more instructive.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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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To resolve that challenge, the district made sure teachers understood grade-level expectations by providing instructional guidance and professional development, according to MPS chief academic officer Jennifer Mims-Howell.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Strickland-Egans is a retired elementary school teacher and instructional coach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informative. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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