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
The saga’s roots are instructive regarding these themes.
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Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The national security field offers a particularly instructive example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Reflecting on the dramatic victory for Mamdani in the primary is instructive, not only for New York City but for the United States overall.
—Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
Despite these limitations, the study’s findings are instructive.
—New Atlas, 1 July 2025
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Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The national security field offers a particularly instructive example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Reflecting on the dramatic victory for Mamdani in the primary is instructive, not only for New York City but for the United States overall.
—Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
Despite these limitations, the study’s findings are instructive.
—New Atlas, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for instructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructive
Adjective
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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In a category where feminine hygiene can still feel uncomfortable or even taboo to discuss, the brand offers an informative, engaging, and inclusive space for women who are actively searching for answers.—
Pauleanna Reid,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This educative strategy should include highlighting the many ways that lawyers selflessly give back to their communities.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 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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In total though, the research is an illuminating glimpse into Qimmeq history and important information for the dogs’ future conservation.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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Perhaps more illuminating was the discussion about ways the district could increase belonging.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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