as in interpretative
serving to explain
the explanatory section has as its heading "What the New Tax Changes Mean"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of explanatory
National Geographic also has a policy of including explanatory notes for place names in dispute, citing as an example a body of water between Japan and the Korean peninsula, referred to as the Sea of Japan by the Japanese and the East Sea by Koreans.
—
Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The simple mindset shift is taking the world by storm, with Robbins' explanatory TikTok gathering over 19.7 million views alone.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s a pattern among his public transactions (PSA: check your settings) with a person who is only listed as C — they’re accompanied by explanatory emoji, which are pretty easy to decipher.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The explanatory text of the replicas on display in the museum will be updated.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for explanatory
Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The simple mindset shift is taking the world by storm, with Robbins' explanatory TikTok gathering over 19.7 million views alone.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s a pattern among his public transactions (PSA: check your settings) with a person who is only listed as C — they’re accompanied by explanatory emoji, which are pretty easy to decipher.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The explanatory text of the replicas on display in the museum will be updated.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for explanatory
Cite this Entry
“Explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanatory. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share