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
In one particularly instructive moment, Wang articulates the differences between various economic structures and authoritarianism.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The transformation of medical practice to healthcare is instructive in this context.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Arnim Holzer, global macro strategist at Easterly EAB Risk Solutions, also expects a quarter-point cut, pointing to the strike at Boeing as instructive.
—Paul Davidson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Each revolves around a different question posed by rotating community members, followed by a short period of meditation and, finally, an instructive anecdote provided by Norman or someone else in the group.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The transformation of medical practice to healthcare is instructive in this context.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Arnim Holzer, global macro strategist at Easterly EAB Risk Solutions, also expects a quarter-point cut, pointing to the strike at Boeing as instructive.
—Paul Davidson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Each revolves around a different question posed by rotating community members, followed by a short period of meditation and, finally, an instructive anecdote provided by Norman or someone else in the group.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for instructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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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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The healthcare sector provides another illuminating example.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This clean concealer offers buildable coverage that doesn’t cake or pill, leaving an illuminating effect (without looking shiny).Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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