as in interpretive
serving to explain
fundamentalists who believe that the Bible means exactly what it says and thus requires no interpretative commentary
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Recent Examples of interpretative
There are various interpretative signs and points of interest along the way, including famous Creek Street and both Ketchikan museums.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretative
Adjective
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In effect, the brain builds a new interpretive map, using touch to stand in for chemical perception.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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There’s so much to see on the Jackson Hill Trail System, a public recreation area that includes winding trails; historic exhibits, landmarks, and interpretive markers; and a unique attraction called the Labyrinth of Rome.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That hypocrisy is illustrative of Bondi’s time as attorney general from day one.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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These tools provide illustrative estimates.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Interpretative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretative. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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