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
Perhaps Uber’s travails in Southeast Asia can be instructive, both for Western companies seeking to expand internationally and for the region’s various governments.
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Muraly Srinarayanathas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Of course, there is more to the unique position Meghan now occupies on the world stage than the Sussexes’ new-look international promo trips, but these subtle shifts are instructive.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The results will notably cover some of the important holiday shopping period, and management’s commentary on shopper behavior in the quarter — and what is expected in the coming weeks — will be instructive.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The research showed forcing out Mexicans was similar to blocking Chinese immigrants decades earlier, instructive given that the Peri, Lee and Yasenov study used different data and focused on a different group and period.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Muraly Srinarayanathas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Of course, there is more to the unique position Meghan now occupies on the world stage than the Sussexes’ new-look international promo trips, but these subtle shifts are instructive.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The results will notably cover some of the important holiday shopping period, and management’s commentary on shopper behavior in the quarter — and what is expected in the coming weeks — will be instructive.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The research showed forcing out Mexicans was similar to blocking Chinese immigrants decades earlier, instructive given that the Peri, Lee and Yasenov study used different data and focused on a different group and period.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 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 18 Jan. 2025.
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