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
Found Notes Gourmand Autumn Twilight Pumpkin Candle Anthropologie’s expansive sale section is an extra 50 percent off all weekend.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Oscar buzz is building for Hoss’s fierce, emotionally expansive performance, with many industry observers positioning her as a formidable contender for best supporting actress — what would be her first Academy Award nomination.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Large terraces and the pool deck extend toward the pond, which is ideal for paddleboarding, fishing, a rope swing, or just a quiet evening under an expansive sky.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Oscar buzz is building for Hoss’s fierce, emotionally expansive performance, with many industry observers positioning her as a formidable contender for best supporting actress — what would be her first Academy Award nomination.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Large terraces and the pool deck extend toward the pond, which is ideal for paddleboarding, fishing, a rope swing, or just a quiet evening under an expansive sky.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More than 600 Middlebury students had also joined an online group to share updates of the extensive effort to find Smith, WPTZ reported.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Young’s early stats would have looked prettier if McMillan was able to haul in a wide open touchdown throw from the third-year QB on the team’s only first-half scoring drive.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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To plant the cutting or purchased plant, choose a pot that’s at least 8 inches deep and about 10 to 12 inches wide to accommodate growth, with plenty of drainage holes to let water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The sweeping romance set across three decades of passion, loss, and hope in Beirut stars Hassan Akil and Mounia Akl as Nino and Yasmina, star-crossed lovers bound by a magnetic relationship, one an eternal optimist and the other an impulsive pragmatist.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuits before the Supreme Court—brought by importers and small manufacturers—claim the president’s sweeping use of emergency powers violates congressional authority to tax and regulate trade.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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