as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
even in this age of e-mail the prescriptive response to a wedding gift is a handwritten thank-you note
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Recent Examples of prescriptive
The book is by no means meant to be prescriptive, but rather serves as a guide for those looking for a starting point.
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Rosana Lai, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
Without being prescriptive or adding layers of judgment—both are contrary to the holistic process—the overarching concept for more advanced adopters’ veers toward women-owned, BIPOC, and regenerative brands.
—Esther Adams Achara, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
In a recent interview, Manfred indicated that the ability to market the game by keeping starting pitchers – many of the game’s biggest stars – on the mound for extended periods – five or six innings —could not be done in a prescriptive way.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Rules governing what grape varieties are used are not as prescriptive as in Champagne, so winemakers celebrate and experiment with their regional varieties.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rosana Lai, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
Without being prescriptive or adding layers of judgment—both are contrary to the holistic process—the overarching concept for more advanced adopters’ veers toward women-owned, BIPOC, and regenerative brands.
—Esther Adams Achara, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
In a recent interview, Manfred indicated that the ability to market the game by keeping starting pitchers – many of the game’s biggest stars – on the mound for extended periods – five or six innings —could not be done in a prescriptive way.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Rules governing what grape varieties are used are not as prescriptive as in Champagne, so winemakers celebrate and experiment with their regional varieties.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prescriptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptive
Adjective
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Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wicker and Reed were briefed on the agency’s findings Friday, The New York Times reported, but other members were not given access, as is customary.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The document, as is customary for reports prepared by Justice Department special counsels, provides a recap of the investigative findings.—
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These people are always looking for new and more efficient ways to do things, so may be seen as troublemakers in conventional organizations.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those guidelines include providing alt text on images so that people with visual impairments who use automatic readers can understand images, offering audio descriptions for people with hearing disabilities, and making all websites operable by keyboard for users who can’t use a conventional mouse.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Prescriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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