as in interpretative
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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 concentration of so much interpretive power in one proprietary system raises questions that extend well beyond marketing claims.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
This followed the 500th large-group interpretive dance number of the evening, featuring dozens of performers in polyurethane suits doing movement set to a spoken word about how war is, actually, bad.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
But those comparisons only come to mind during the film because Besson leaves so much interpretive space between the source material and his loose reworking.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell told me that a celebration of the Homeland Act’s 25th anniversary that took place Friday at the national park’s Furnace Creek Visitor Center was supposed to include the unveiling of updates to its interpretive exhibit.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This securitization expands presidential interpretive authority, concentrates discretion, and narrows space for dissent by framing disagreement as vulnerability.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The move comes after staff at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia removed interpretive panels about slavery from the President’s House historical site.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The interpretive center at 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail is one of five Kumeyaay villages in the Poway area.
—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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
This followed the 500th large-group interpretive dance number of the evening, featuring dozens of performers in polyurethane suits doing movement set to a spoken word about how war is, actually, bad.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
But those comparisons only come to mind during the film because Besson leaves so much interpretive space between the source material and his loose reworking.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Campbell told me that a celebration of the Homeland Act’s 25th anniversary that took place Friday at the national park’s Furnace Creek Visitor Center was supposed to include the unveiling of updates to its interpretive exhibit.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This securitization expands presidential interpretive authority, concentrates discretion, and narrows space for dissent by framing disagreement as vulnerability.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The move comes after staff at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia removed interpretive panels about slavery from the President’s House historical site.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The interpretive center at 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail is one of five Kumeyaay villages in the Poway area.
—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
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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In broader terms, the summer of 2023 is quite illustrative.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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“Interpretive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretive. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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