illustrative
adjective
il·lus·tra·tive
i-ˈlə-strə-tiv 
also
ˈi-lə-ˌstrā-
: serving, tending, or designed to illustrate
illustrative examples
art that is illustrative of provincial life
illustratively
adverb
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Examples of illustrative in a Sentence
an illustrative analogy in which the relationship between God and humanity is likened to that between a shepherd and his flock
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Strong candidates in each sub-sector are included here in an illustrative list:
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—Brian Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
An illustrative image of a person holding a medical syringe and a Covid-19 vaccine vial in front of the the AstraZeneca logo displayed on a screen.
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Of course, this simple thought experiment is merely illustrative.
—Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr., Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
Strong candidates in each sub-sector are included here in an illustrative list:
• Natural gas: Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), American Gas Association (AGA).
—Brian Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
An illustrative image of a person holding a medical syringe and a Covid-19 vaccine vial in front of the the AstraZeneca logo displayed on a screen.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024
Of course, this simple thought experiment is merely illustrative.
—Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr., Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
See all Example Sentences for illustrative
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“Illustrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illustrative. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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illustrative
adjective
il·lus·tra·tive
il-ˈəs-trət-iv
: serving or meant to illustrate
illustrative examples
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