illustrative
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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
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 application of critical materials shown is illustrative and not exhaustive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The race in New York’s Sixth District is an illustrative example.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
It is far-fetched in some ways, but also highly illustrative.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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