illustrative

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

However, it adds that this example is "illustrative" and does not account for all caveats.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A set of questions on Medicare Advantage from Republican Rep. David Schweikert, of Arizona, was illustrative of bipartisan interest in curbing spending on the federal health benefits program operated by private insurers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The two are legally separate entities — but for illustrative purposes, a combined trust fund is figured to provide the actuarial status of the Social Security program as a whole.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 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