as in interpretive
serving to explain
an edition of Melville's novel that could use more explanative footnotes about whaling
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These are just illustrative examples using the existing plans and may not be representative, given that Republicans are considering creating a new IDR plan without any student loan forgiveness.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Still, there was something illustrative about all the confusion and the way Carpenter’s act became a kind of Rorschach test.—
Abby Aguirre,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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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.—
J.D. Simkins,
Sunset Magazine,
17 Feb. 2022
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Along the way, Robbins spices his story through illuminative moments and mini-biographies.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
14 Oct. 2017
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The simple mindset shift is taking the world by storm, with Robbins' explanatory TikTok gathering over 19.7 million views alone.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a pattern among his public transactions (PSA: check your settings) with a person who is only listed as C — they’re accompanied by explanatory emoji, which are pretty easy to decipher.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Explanative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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