illustrative

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Rima Fand’s pleasant, folk-tinged score is illustrative rather than striking; the accompanying ensemble of mandolin, string quartet and bass, led from the piano by Mila Henry, plays a lot of ostinatos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

That’s why SpaceX’s latest milestone is so notable — and illustrative of the company’s dominant industry position.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

The most illustrative example of this dynamic might be a clip from The Adam Friedland Show, where the socialist comedian and podcaster convinces Dave Portnoy, of Barstool Sports fame, to endorse Medicaid for All.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2025

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