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
One particularly instructive example comes from approximately 17,000 years ago.
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Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
As a result of this inquiry, Anderson finds an answer at once simpler, more instructive, and truer than those of many scholars.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
Other surveys, such as a layoffs report from outsourcing and placement services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, is sometimes instructive but far less robust than the BLS report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Others saluted it, hailing it as an entertaining and instructive defense of constitutional liberties.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
As a result of this inquiry, Anderson finds an answer at once simpler, more instructive, and truer than those of many scholars.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
Other surveys, such as a layoffs report from outsourcing and placement services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, is sometimes instructive but far less robust than the BLS report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Others saluted it, hailing it as an entertaining and instructive defense of constitutional liberties.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
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According to Brandon, the brief but informative call told him that Swift was going to appear on the podcast, but very little else.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Topics range widely, and can be informative or persuasive in nature.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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This allows the center's staff to be out in the community presenting educational programs at schools, libraries and other sites every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Aug. 2025
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That does not include presidential pressure on educational institutions, including Columbia University, which paid a $221 million fine to settle the federal government’s claims against it and unfreeze federal funding.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
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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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Ask whether a tool aligns with your instructional goals.—
Haozhen Yang,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Previous kayaking experience is required as the event is not an instructional paddling program, a forest district news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Aug. 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Marion Winik What starts as an investigation into the eroding social fabric of one small Ohio town becomes an incisive and illuminating look at what happens to people who feel abandoned as the world marches on.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Once again, the initial state law might be an illuminating example.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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