as in interpretative
serving to explain
an edition of Shakespeare's plays with many interpretive footnotes that students should find very helpful
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Recent Examples of interpretive
The move comes after staff at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia removed interpretive panels about slavery from the President’s House historical site.
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Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The cultural site was acquired by the city of Poway in 1987 as a way to preserve archeological features on the knoll, said Yoly Cohen, an interpretive park ranger in Poway’s Community Services Department.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
After meandering through the small interpretive museum, guests finish with a tasting of the island’s core styles, from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The project will also fund the addition of an adult fitness area, restroom improvements, renovated batting cages, improved pickleball facilities, beanbag toss games, and the native restoration of woodland and wetland areas with interpretive signage, the park district said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No Longer Believe, is handwritten across the top, providing a further interpretive clue.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
In effect, the brain builds a new interpretive map, using touch to stand in for chemical perception.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
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
What interpretive engagement reveals is that since its inception MAGA marked a dramatic ideological mutation on the right, a homegrown fusion of celebrity, neoliberal boss culture, Christian nationalism, and autocratic notions of the executive.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The cultural site was acquired by the city of Poway in 1987 as a way to preserve archeological features on the knoll, said Yoly Cohen, an interpretive park ranger in Poway’s Community Services Department.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
After meandering through the small interpretive museum, guests finish with a tasting of the island’s core styles, from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The project will also fund the addition of an adult fitness area, restroom improvements, renovated batting cages, improved pickleball facilities, beanbag toss games, and the native restoration of woodland and wetland areas with interpretive signage, the park district said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No Longer Believe, is handwritten across the top, providing a further interpretive clue.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
In effect, the brain builds a new interpretive map, using touch to stand in for chemical perception.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
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
What interpretive engagement reveals is that since its inception MAGA marked a dramatic ideological mutation on the right, a homegrown fusion of celebrity, neoliberal boss culture, Christian nationalism, and autocratic notions of the executive.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretive
Adjective
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There are various interpretative signs and points of interest along the way, including famous Creek Street and both Ketchikan museums.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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But the decision was illustrative of the confidence, or lack thereof, Houston had in its offense.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Interpretive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretive. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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