as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take
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Recent Examples of constructive
In such a climate there was no such thing as constructive criticism.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
As White maneuvers the rotational chess board, creating constructive habits is also top of her mind.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
But Trump’s failure to present any constructive plans to improve ties with Latin America has elevated the U.S.’s lack of attention to the region to a whole new level.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Tech companies need to do more to make these tools genuinely safe and constructive.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
As White maneuvers the rotational chess board, creating constructive habits is also top of her mind.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
But Trump’s failure to present any constructive plans to improve ties with Latin America has elevated the U.S.’s lack of attention to the region to a whole new level.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Tech companies need to do more to make these tools genuinely safe and constructive.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for constructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive
Adjective
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Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The 1980 death of vocalist Bon Scott due to alcohol poisoning, coupled with a creative and commercial freefall during the Reagan era, seemingly prepared AC/DC to handle other setbacks.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Campbell was highly productive with 76 tackles and 10 1/2 TFLs in 2024.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Advocates of work requirements overlook a plain economic truth: A healthy population is essential to a productive national workforce.—
Toni Preckwinkle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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