interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌin-tər-ˈak-tiv 
1
: mutually or reciprocally active
2
: involving the actions or input of a user
especially
: of, relating to, or being a two-way electronic communication system (such as a telephone, cable television, or a computer) that involves a user's orders (as for information or merchandise) or responses (as to a poll)
interactively
adverb
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
There went my photos, travel notes, interactive water trail map, reservation emails, flight info, bank card.
—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Local food and beverage trucks will be available at Cecil Andrus Park, along with vendor booths, interactive, hands-on activities for kids and a close-up display of the Fourth of July parade floats.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
In Chelsea, the brand has pushed further, transforming Sloane Square into a parallel Wimbledon village featuring interactive installations, lawn games and experiential workshops, with charitable proceeds supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
There went my photos, travel notes, interactive water trail map, reservation emails, flight info, bank card.
—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Local food and beverage trucks will be available at Cecil Andrus Park, along with vendor booths, interactive, hands-on activities for kids and a close-up display of the Fourth of July parade floats.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
In Chelsea, the brand has pushed further, transforming Sloane Square into a parallel Wimbledon village featuring interactive installations, lawn games and experiential workshops, with charitable proceeds supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-tiv
1
: active between people, groups, or things
2
: involving the actions or input of a user
an interactive museum exhibit
especially
: allowing two-way electronic communications (as between a person and a computer)
interactively
adverb
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