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
Why This Research Stands Out for AI Applications For anyone tracking how AI is being applied outside its usual domains of business optimization and data analytics, this research offers a specific and instructive case study.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Regardless of these fundamental differences, the story of the Marquis de Morès should be read today as an all too instructive parable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
De la Rosa’s trajectory is instructive.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
His past comments are instructive, however.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Regardless of these fundamental differences, the story of the Marquis de Morès should be read today as an all too instructive parable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
De la Rosa’s trajectory is instructive.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
His past comments are instructive, however.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for instructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
Adjective
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Because the release includes a huge archive of Epstein’s emails, many pages are not informative and several are duplicated.—
Elliott Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prospective speakers are invited to apply to deliver a keynote address or lead an informative breakout session.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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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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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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
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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
Adjective
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Marfisee and her students walked through the surrounding neighborhood, went cot to cot in the women’s dorm and held two informational sessions in December and January to answer patients’ questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The union will host informational meetings for members next week before conducting a vote on BP’s offer, according to the statement.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The process of understanding how the human immune system responds to such a treatment will certainly be illuminating, says Foxman.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plus, check out more illuminating tinted moisturizers, below.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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