illustrative

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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

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

A recent party attended by almost all of the squad was illustrative of their bond.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 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