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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The Change-Maker Award honors a filmmaker whose work, either narrative or documentary, most effectively delves deep into a pressing contemporary issue and generates a constructive conversation.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Art is constructive, whereas drugs annihilate, and religion can be exploited.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Positive reviews highlight the quality of your services and customer care, while constructive feedback offers insights for improvement.
—Manuk Degirmencian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This inclusive approach allows for constructive discussions that help integrate his design thinking with the collective team vision.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Art is constructive, whereas drugs annihilate, and religion can be exploited.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Positive reviews highlight the quality of your services and customer care, while constructive feedback offers insights for improvement.
—Manuk Degirmencian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This inclusive approach allows for constructive discussions that help integrate his design thinking with the collective team vision.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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