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
Scharf’s work includes exaggerated faces and expressive forms that connects ancient pictographic languages and modern emoji culture.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Most protests occur in traditional public forums, which includes locations like public parks, public sidewalks and areas usually open for expressive activity.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wiley’s expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin’s bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle.
—Audiofile Magazine
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Most protests occur in traditional public forums, which includes locations like public parks, public sidewalks and areas usually open for expressive activity.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wiley’s expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin’s bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle.
—Audiofile Magazine
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meghan Markle officially launched the first alcoholic offering of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, debuting its 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday — a meaningful date for both her and Prince Harry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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