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
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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Like its poetic English-language title, the allegorical tale can be a little confusing to interpret at times, but looks striking in its line-free illustrative style.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The examples provided are illustrative and not exhaustive, offering clarity on the types and ranges of infractions that may result in penalties, should NASCAR determine enforcement is warranted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
These are just illustrative examples using the existing plans and may not be representative, given that Republicans are considering creating a new IDR plan without any student loan forgiveness.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Still, there was something illustrative about all the confusion and the way Carpenter’s act became a kind of Rorschach test.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The examples provided are illustrative and not exhaustive, offering clarity on the types and ranges of infractions that may result in penalties, should NASCAR determine enforcement is warranted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
These are just illustrative examples using the existing plans and may not be representative, given that Republicans are considering creating a new IDR plan without any student loan forgiveness.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Still, there was something illustrative about all the confusion and the way Carpenter’s act became a kind of Rorschach test.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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 31 Mar. 2025.
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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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