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illustrative

[ih-luhs-truh-tiv, il-uh-strey-tiv] / ɪˈlʌs trə tɪv, ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪv /


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That vision leans heavily on popular 20th century cartoonists, illustrative artists and painters — including Norman Rockwell, N.C.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Designations are illustrative and should not be considered precise.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

That number of dissents is unusual and illustrative of the challenge the Fed faces in bringing inflation back down to its two-percent target -- a level it hasn't hit in more than five years.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The race in New York’s Sixth District is an illustrative example.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

I mean, ew, but also an illustrative way to show you what I mean.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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