as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
For punk rockers of Moore’s generation, Verlaine’s expansive tastes were a revelation — including the then-taboo influence of the Grateful Dead.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Head to the expansive Front Lawn for croquet, cornhole, and other games and activities.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The home takes on a much brighter feel on the inside, with open-plan entertaining spaces and expansive walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The pop culture company is one of the must-see destinations of the convention center, thanks in part to its expansive line-up of convention-only exclusives that fans and collectors insatiably gobble up.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Head to the expansive Front Lawn for croquet, cornhole, and other games and activities.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The home takes on a much brighter feel on the inside, with open-plan entertaining spaces and expansive walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The pop culture company is one of the must-see destinations of the convention center, thanks in part to its expansive line-up of convention-only exclusives that fans and collectors insatiably gobble up.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.
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Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.
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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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