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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Don't wait for a perfect plan or extensive training; real learning in pricing, marketing, and operations occurs through direct action and adaptation.
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Battiloro was arrested following an extensive investigation and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and multiple traffic offenses, according to prosecutors.
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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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Born in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother, Basquiat drew on a wide range of cultural references that shaped both his life and his work.
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The same went for a wide throw from Anthony Volpe, which let Boston score on a potential double play ball in the eighth inning.
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But the Department of Homeland Security let go a third of CISA employees in 2025 through buyouts, early retirements, forced reassignments and sweeping layoffs.
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With Utah gripped by one of its most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory, state officials have imposed sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, saying the risk of sparking catastrophic new fires is simply too great.
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd (Hugh Jackman) who is found dead.
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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