as in informative
providing useful information or knowledge
an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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Recent Examples of instructive
To understand this, the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, tragically, is highly instructive.
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Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Rogan’s descent into far-right politics is instructive for understanding the diminished cultural resistance to Trump.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Breadfruit’s resilience and adaptability should be particularly instructive and inspiring to us in this moment.
—Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
The comparison between Gazan civilians and German citizens under Nazi rule is stark but instructive.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
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Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Rogan’s descent into far-right politics is instructive for understanding the diminished cultural resistance to Trump.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Breadfruit’s resilience and adaptability should be particularly instructive and inspiring to us in this moment.
—Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
The comparison between Gazan civilians and German citizens under Nazi rule is stark but instructive.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
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Here are some key strategies: • Create high-quality content: This is the foundation of E-E-A-T. Your content should be well-researched, accurate, informative and engaging.—
Lisa Montenegro,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Prospective speakers can submit a nomination form to be considered to deliver one of several keynote addresses or lead an informative breakout session during the event.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The trend of clients seeking out educative experiences outside of the classroom continues to bubble, and this new epic pilgrimage is designed to celebrate the many life lessons Greek mythology presents while igniting children’s curiosity for the world through the ancient hero’s journey.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2024
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The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
13 June 2024
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For me, watching these speeches has been equal parts illuminating and reflective.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In one of the book’s more illuminating passages, Falconer describes how Marcel Duchamp went years without producing much of anything, preferring instead to play chess.—
Orlando Whitfield,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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