informative

adjective

in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv How to pronounce informative (audio)
Definition of informativenext
as in instructive
providing useful information or knowledge some Web sites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless

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Recent Examples of informative In addition, LiveOne's many informative stations are hosted by real DJs who evoke the heyday of traditional over-the-air radio. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 After all, there’s a fine line between being appropriately informative and the dreaded overshare. — Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 26 July 2026 In France, some opposition lawmakers opposed the bill at an earlier stage over concerns about free speech and access to informative online content. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 Overall, Strong didn’t distract and was informative, though his words are unlikely to be remembered. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for informative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informative
  1. instructive
  2. informational
  3. educational
  4. educative
  5. instructional
Adjective
  • Marquette Law School’s polling has been instructive for candidates in the region.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The pros and cons of longevity calculators For older Americans who might be underestimating their longevity, a life expectancy calculator can provide an instructive lesson.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructive
Adjective
  • That mission has become progressively more important as China's informational capabilities have expanded in their scope and sophistication.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The judge ordered Facebook and Instagram to build banner and informational screens to clearly explain its protection features, best practices, tools to address inappropriate comments, for example, and display them regularly.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of informational
Adjective
  • When children are experiencing poor educational outcomes, at what point does opposition to an alternative become an obstacle to giving families another opportunity?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from her Hollywood forays, Cotler has built a career in education, working as a teacher, school administrator, and educational consultant.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of educational
Adjective
  • Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
    — 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
Definition of educative
Adjective
  • William James Middle is part of Fort Worth ISD’s new Elevate Network instructional model, which emphasizes a consistent routine to maximize time students spend learning, district officials have said.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Students will encounter larger classes, fewer course offerings and a more transient instructional workforce.
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructional

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