associative

Example Sentences

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There’s a dreamy associative quality of the novella that made it feel true and beautiful and moving.

From New York Times

When both the hot and cool feeders held high-sugar solutions, the bees avoided those on the yellow pads—demonstrating they used associative memories when choosing where to feed, the scientists report.

From Science Magazine

Ma’s tenure lent Silkroad a high degree of name recognition, as well as associative proximity to the world of classical music.

From Washington Post

Fresno isn’t technically within the huge Sacramento DMA, but it’s close enough that we will assume some associative benefits for the Pac-12.

From Seattle Times

The phrase for this seductive maneuver is the “Gruen transfer,” wherein what starts as a single item on a to-do list oozes into an ecstasy of associative spending.

From New York Times