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illustrative

[ih-luhs-truh-tiv, il-uh-stray-tiv] / ɪˈlʌs trə tɪv, ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪv /


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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

Designations are illustrative and should not be considered precise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 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

I mean, ew, but also an illustrative way to show you what I mean.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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