EXPANSIVE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

expansive

adjective

ik-ˈspan(t)-siv

Definition of expansive

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 Founded in 2018, Circle was built to support women and gender-expansive filmmakers. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 But Florida's proposal, which is more expansive than many others, puts the question directly to voters. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 While Angelenos are using water rebates to replace turf with native grasses, expansive non-native lawns blanket the Lucas. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Its quoting generally is accompanied by a Nicholson impression of dubious quality, which is, of course, both a curse and an opportunity for Michael Arden’s expansive new production and its current star, Bradley Whitford. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expansive

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Adjective

Spring water had to be channeled to collection areas, and then toward Solomon’s Pools, an extensive water-storage complex built south of Bethlehem.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
After being closed for extensive renovations, the property is planning a grand re-opening for Spring 2025.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The company plans to open-source the full model by the end of 2026, allowing wider access to its technology.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
In my experience, negative comments outnumber positive ones by an even wider margin than the nearly two-to-one ratio University of Minnesota researchers found.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

An expansive sun deck, with a pool and lounge chairs, is the perfect vantage point for sweeping views of the Nile River and its surroundings.

— Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
The two sides already have a sweeping free trade agreement, known as CETA, that eliminated most tariffs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t specify how long both will miss, but they are expected to miss months, at a minimum, putting their availability for any playoff run — especially a deep one — in serious doubt.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The formulation also contains the patented Cell-Ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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