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college students discover that what they experience outside the classroom can be just as educative as anything that happens within
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Recent Examples of educative
Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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
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
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
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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
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
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
The studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, which isn’t reporting figures for its filmed entertainment operations specifically, and streaming giant Netflix, even though its financials are not directly comparable to Hollywood studio units.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
This was, uh, really interesting and, uh, and educative.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educative
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Food preparation for the event was handled by the Urban League staff as well as some of the parents and past parents that have been involved in the educational program who donated their time, Gillespie said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So Minnesota’s experience is instructive in our view, and the Democrats who run Springfield and who dominate the halls of power in the Chicago area should take notice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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His past comments are instructive, however.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gwendolyn Grace, otherwise known as DJ Grace, launched the event in its 3rd annual celebration, filled with soul train dancing and food, a raffle, and informative Black history trivia.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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College faculty are then forced to spend instructional time reteaching basic math and writing, which detracts from the advanced material a college course is meant to deliver.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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The district administers its assessment to students within the first three weeks of school to take advantage of more instructional days that would catch up students who aren’t considered kindergarten ready.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Never underestimate the value of gossip both as an informational tool and as an epistemology!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or investment advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Educative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educative. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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