the operative word in a sentence

Examples

1. The operative word there is " thrifty ."
2. The operative word there is " clueless ."
3. Tired, in fact, was the operative word for the evening.
4. The operative word here is " inordinate ."
5. "Might " is the operative word, Diamond counters.
6. Remember, around here, big is the operative word.
7. Here is a medium where sharing is the operative word.
8. "Chance " is the operative word here.
9. The operative word was the M-word : Marquee.
10. Suddenly, recovery is the operative word for this week.