as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take
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Recent Examples of constructive
This would be highly constructive: bullish breakouts in both the short-term and long-term charts would be a powerful combination and could encourage a new round of demand and upside follow through.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The reader skips through murders, kidnappings, shady dealings, conspiracies, scandals—and, on occasion, some constructive diplomacy.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
My English and Egyptian roots taught me deep respect for diverse perspectives and my PhD in politics enhanced my belief and conviction that open, balanced and constructive conversations are vital to any hopes of progress and peace.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
By working together as a team to resolve issues, couples can break the cycle of blame and focus on healthier, more constructive communication.
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—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The reader skips through murders, kidnappings, shady dealings, conspiracies, scandals—and, on occasion, some constructive diplomacy.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
My English and Egyptian roots taught me deep respect for diverse perspectives and my PhD in politics enhanced my belief and conviction that open, balanced and constructive conversations are vital to any hopes of progress and peace.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
By working together as a team to resolve issues, couples can break the cycle of blame and focus on healthier, more constructive communication.
4.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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Just serve up the familiar, without getting creative.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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With a bold new identity and logo developed in collaboration with creative agency Doubleday & Cartwright, the AU Pro Volleyball Championship builds on Athletes Unlimited’s legacy of innovation since its 2021 debut.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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There was a lot of emotion in the room, as attendees learned about some of the many people that Autism Speaks has not only supported since childhood, but help thrive as productive, happy individuals.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The precise planting also reduces water loss to make your garden more efficient and productive with less toil and cost.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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