as in interpretive
serving to explain
an illustrative analogy in which the relationship between God and humanity is likened to that between a shepherd and his flock
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Recent Examples of illustrative
The title track is particularly illustrative of the importance of the road to his songwriting.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
No detail was overlooked, as even the milk chocolate at turndown had illustrative art on its wrapping.
—Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
And for illustrative purposes, the phone probably in your hand right now is likely designed to withstand about 900 g's – thankfully, for all the butterfingers out there dropping their phones.
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
And because the weapons now are so much more powerful than the ones that were used in Japan, those are actually not even illustrative examples.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustrative
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In effect, the brain builds a new interpretive map, using touch to stand in for chemical perception.—
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There’s so much to see on the Jackson Hill Trail System, a public recreation area that includes winding trails; historic exhibits, landmarks, and interpretive markers; and a unique attraction called the Labyrinth of Rome.—
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There are various interpretative signs and points of interest along the way, including famous Creek Street and both Ketchikan museums.—
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With her powerful voice and hypnotic interpretative quality, Peluso seems tailor-made for this.—
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Hybrid lanterns that meet the aforementioned criteria are indeed out there, waiting to illuminate your next campsite, glamping trip, picnic, late-night reading session, or simply to add a little illuminative flare to that embarrassingly barren bookshelf in time for the next Zoom meeting.—
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Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies.—
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.—
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There is a video-game quality to this format, if the game’s ratio of action to onscreen explanatory text were, say, one to five.—
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“Illustrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrative. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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