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
Attendees enjoy live music, professional and instructional fly tying, casting clinics and demos.
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Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
While educators are required to cover any instructional material on walls prior to state tests, messages of encouragement have typically been fair game in past years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The office does not have budget authority but does shape instructional policies and standards like curricula and testing.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Design thinking plays a big role in Del Mar’s instructional program, stressing student inquiry, creativity and innovation.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
But the union has aligned with him on cuts to school police, reduced instructional screen time and cellphone limits for students.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Ruel Barbee, who had been working as an instructional aide at the academy’s Gibbins school in Arlington since 2023, was the first to be arrested in last year’s investigation, Star-Telegram reported.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
For schools, one bill would limit the use of student biometric data to legitimate instructional purposes, while another would prohibit teachers from using AI to assign grades on student work.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
While educators are required to cover any instructional material on walls prior to state tests, messages of encouragement have typically been fair game in past years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The office does not have budget authority but does shape instructional policies and standards like curricula and testing.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Design thinking plays a big role in Del Mar’s instructional program, stressing student inquiry, creativity and innovation.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
But the union has aligned with him on cuts to school police, reduced instructional screen time and cellphone limits for students.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Ruel Barbee, who had been working as an instructional aide at the academy’s Gibbins school in Arlington since 2023, was the first to be arrested in last year’s investigation, Star-Telegram reported.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
For schools, one bill would limit the use of student biometric data to legitimate instructional purposes, while another would prohibit teachers from using AI to assign grades on student work.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
Adjective
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Declining educational attainment in early childhood doesn’t happen in isolation.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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This balance of intercollegiate, club and intramural sports opportunities represents the current state of the physical training roots of the Greek educational model.—
Dr. J. Lee Peters,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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As part of the partnership, roughly 30 to 40 students participate in tours, informational sessions and hands-on activities at the farm each year, according to William Hook, the school’s principal.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The last 10 quarterbacks elected to the Hall of Fame as modern-era candidates could be instructive for Wilson.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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India’s version of strategic autonomy is, perhaps, the most developed and instructive.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 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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The results of rehab starts are almost never informative.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The first two events in the series have been well received by community members with informative presentations and engaging discussions, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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