instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv 
: carrying a lesson : enlightening
instructively
adverb
instructiveness
noun
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Examples of instructive in a Sentence
an interesting and instructive lesson
an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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In one particularly instructive moment, Wang articulates the differences between various economic structures and authoritarianism.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The transformation of medical practice to healthcare is instructive in this context.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Arnim Holzer, global macro strategist at Easterly EAB Risk Solutions, also expects a quarter-point cut, pointing to the strike at Boeing as instructive.
—Paul Davidson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Each revolves around a different question posed by rotating community members, followed by a short period of meditation and, finally, an instructive anecdote provided by Norman or someone else in the group.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
The transformation of medical practice to healthcare is instructive in this context.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Arnim Holzer, global macro strategist at Easterly EAB Risk Solutions, also expects a quarter-point cut, pointing to the strike at Boeing as instructive.
—Paul Davidson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
Each revolves around a different question posed by rotating community members, followed by a short period of meditation and, finally, an instructive anecdote provided by Norman or someone else in the group.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv
: giving knowledge : helping to instruct or inform
an instructive experience
instructively
adverb
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