as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers
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Recent Examples of instructional
Author of four books, Lovely spent 35 years serving K-12 schools in many capacities including instructional aide, teacher, principal, central office administrator and superintendent, and has 10 years of experience in human resources.
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Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cvitkovich told the candidates Gary has instructional coaches in each school, but also has organized professional development districtwide.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Velasquez said Chait was comfortable leaning on the expertise of the instructional team and often approached problems with practical, common-sense style.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The program, which began accepting applications in February, offers homeschool families $2,000 per student to pay for expenses such as curriculum purchases, instructional materials and homeschool co-op tuition.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Each piece of equipment includes a QR code that people can scan with their phones to view an instructional video on how to use it.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The new legislation would apply to instructional technology like tablets or laptops used to educate children.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Gray was a reviewer for the TEA’s 2024 instructional materials, giving the agency feedback on textbooks and curricular supports.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cvitkovich told the candidates Gary has instructional coaches in each school, but also has organized professional development districtwide.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Velasquez said Chait was comfortable leaning on the expertise of the instructional team and often approached problems with practical, common-sense style.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The program, which began accepting applications in February, offers homeschool families $2,000 per student to pay for expenses such as curriculum purchases, instructional materials and homeschool co-op tuition.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Each piece of equipment includes a QR code that people can scan with their phones to view an instructional video on how to use it.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The new legislation would apply to instructional technology like tablets or laptops used to educate children.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Gray was a reviewer for the TEA’s 2024 instructional materials, giving the agency feedback on textbooks and curricular supports.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
Adjective
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the early days of the Waterbury Extension Center to today’s vibrant downtown campus, UConn has been part of that community’s educational and economic growth.—
Radenka Maric,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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One promising frontier comes from examining informational entropy in the brain.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Japan’s experience in the two oil crises was very different than that in the United States – and highly instructive.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Friedrich’s concluding statement about nostalgia is as instructive as Selznick’s dire quote.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 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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Your 8th House of Shared Resources steadies as informative Mercury trines idealistic Jupiter in your quiet 12th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yet, very few mix the informative with the tasty better than the Lip Smacking Foodie Tours.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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