illustrative

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

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

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon