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
But the artist also has a sense of humor and wonder, a curiosity that is appealing and informative, but not overly instructive.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the Broncos would have pursued those two moves regardless, but head coach Sean Payton made an interesting point during the draft that is instructive as Denver sets out into free agency next week.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
This week’s announcement by Group M’s CEO Brian Lesser was particularly instructive.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The other three times a director was nominated for Best Editing are potentially more instructive of Baker’s path.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the Broncos would have pursued those two moves regardless, but head coach Sean Payton made an interesting point during the draft that is instructive as Denver sets out into free agency next week.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
This week’s announcement by Group M’s CEO Brian Lesser was particularly instructive.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The other three times a director was nominated for Best Editing are potentially more instructive of Baker’s path.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
Adjective
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Scrolling down on the page shows a stress summary over time as well as stress levels during sleep, but the page isn’t as informative about the causes of stress or how to deal with it as the Oura app.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hi Patrick, thanks for all your informative information all season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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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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More illuminating—and alarming—are Loch’s responses to his brother.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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The rare defeats also have been more illuminating than haunting.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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