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
This may not be an exact parallel, but the theory versus reality of the controversial Senate Bill 9 might be instructive here.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
His depiction of George McGovern’s campaign’s careful management of the floor of the Democratic National Convention is genuinely instructive for professionals, while still accessible to those with only a casual interest in the field.
—Ben Jacobs, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Well, thank you all so much, this has been really fun and also instructive.
—Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The parallel with Wise (formerly TransferWise) is instructive – while operating in the adjacent cross-border payments space, Wise spent over a decade building direct relationships with central banks and financial institutions.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
His depiction of George McGovern’s campaign’s careful management of the floor of the Democratic National Convention is genuinely instructive for professionals, while still accessible to those with only a casual interest in the field.
—Ben Jacobs, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Well, thank you all so much, this has been really fun and also instructive.
—Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The parallel with Wise (formerly TransferWise) is instructive – while operating in the adjacent cross-border payments space, Wise spent over a decade building direct relationships with central banks and financial institutions.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 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, 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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