as in eloquent
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the teacher's expressive sigh showed that she had heard that excuse many times before
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Recent Examples of expressive
Imah’s appearance suggested that the image of the modern founder may also be evolving, becoming more style-conscious, culturally aware and emotionally expressive than previous generations of tech leadership.
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Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
Your presence may feel more expressive, generous, and emotionally open than usual.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
That ranges from sparkling Chenin Blanc to Sancerre rosé, Gamays like Du Grappin Côte de Brouilly, plus expressive oranges and whites.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
By June 13, Venus will sashay into theatrical Leo, shifting relationship dynamics from tender and private to bold and expressive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
Your presence may feel more expressive, generous, and emotionally open than usual.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
That ranges from sparkling Chenin Blanc to Sancerre rosé, Gamays like Du Grappin Côte de Brouilly, plus expressive oranges and whites.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
By June 13, Venus will sashay into theatrical Leo, shifting relationship dynamics from tender and private to bold and expressive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The documentary, which lands in theaters this weekend, creates a time capsule of videos, memories and eloquent observations that add up to work of incredible beauty and heartache.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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While this study found that a smaller company size was suggestive of higher returns, all things being equal, the extent of the impact was less clear.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The water was like glass, its reflection of the colors and clouds suggestive of a James Turrell installation, broken only by the occasional ripple of fish chasing other fish.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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But some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Perhaps the most revealing moment of the conference occurred at the end of the first day, during the keynote speech from 33-year-old Alex Clark.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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That being said, when a younger craft distillery is able to release a 10-year-old expression, that is a meaningful milestone.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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