as in informative
providing useful information or knowledge
an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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Recent Examples of instructive
Pancreatic cancer is an instructive and presently relevant example.
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Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Thank you for your instructive letter about service dog responsibilities and etiquette.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
India’s version of strategic autonomy is, perhaps, the most developed and instructive.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The gum trade — which earned Sudan $183 million in 2022 and supports about 5 million people, economic experts say — provides an instructive case:
The fighting began in April 2023, pitting Sudan’s military against its former ally, the Rapid Support Forces or RSF, a paramilitary group.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Thank you for your instructive letter about service dog responsibilities and etiquette.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
India’s version of strategic autonomy is, perhaps, the most developed and instructive.
—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
The gum trade — which earned Sudan $183 million in 2022 and supports about 5 million people, economic experts say — provides an instructive case:
The fighting began in April 2023, pitting Sudan’s military against its former ally, the Rapid Support Forces or RSF, a paramilitary group.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
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Maier cautions that a single age estimate from one clock is not especially informative.
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The informative thing was Lestat screwing around with me.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The fire began on Monday, June 22, in a commercial building that included an educational center, pet shop and veterinary clinic in the city of Lucknow, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Reuters reported.
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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.
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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.
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His effort to offer enrichment and catch-up work during intercessions got off to a slow start but has become a recurring instructional program.
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Certain factors remain consistent for those leaving the profession, including lack of support (both instructional and with student behavior) and the pay gap.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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The monitor has stunning contrast as well, with 1000 nit peak brightness to bring out the both the most illuminating and darkest corners of the screen.
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Oppenheimer’s team is among the most sophisticated macro analysts on Wall Street, and their framework is genuinely illuminating.
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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