illustrative

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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

The previous horse-riding images had been for illustrative purposes only to show the size, scale and location rather than the final design, says the Cabinet Office.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Gong, which helps its clients sell more stuff, is an illustrative example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The primary is the main character print, which is more complex and illustrative.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

Somewhere in the middle of these three illustrative points, Mrs. Glass had left off listening and sat down.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger