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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Encouraging risk-taking, giving constructive feedback and recognizing talent fosters an environment where ideas evolve beyond individual contributions.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
JPMorgan adds Royal Caribbean to the focus list The firm added Royal Caribbean to its focus list following a constructive meeting with company management.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Celebrate wins and provide constructive feedback when needed.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
JPMorgan adds Royal Caribbean to the focus list The firm added Royal Caribbean to its focus list following a constructive meeting with company management.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Celebrate wins and provide constructive feedback when needed.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for constructive
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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