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
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.
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
The threat of custom chips is not new, but Huang’s comments on the topic Wednesday night were instructive in understanding why Nvidia’s chips are still so coveted by customers who are also pursuing their own chips.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Jones, the former director of the FDA’s food center, is instructive in understanding what is fueling the public-health exodus in particular.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamilton was also part of the casting process and offered instructive feedback.
—Sean Gregory / London and Maranello, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
The threat of custom chips is not new, but Huang’s comments on the topic Wednesday night were instructive in understanding why Nvidia’s chips are still so coveted by customers who are also pursuing their own chips.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Jones, the former director of the FDA’s food center, is instructive in understanding what is fueling the public-health exodus in particular.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamilton was also part of the casting process and offered instructive feedback.
—Sean Gregory / London and Maranello, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
Adjective
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The script is informative, if a bit formulaic in style, with each character taking turns telling their stories.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Align Employer And Company Brand For the sake of being informative, make sure your employer brand reflects your company brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 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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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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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 5 Apr. 2025.
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