illustrative
Example Sentences
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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 race in New York’s Sixth District is an illustrative example.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Iraola has emerged as one of the brightest managers in European football - Bournemouth's qualification for next season's Europa League illustrative of his impressive body of work.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Liszt spearheaded a shift from orchestral to illustrative music, using this 1850 painting of Attila the Hun in battle as the basis for his symphonic poem Hunnenschlacht.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
