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
Roger Dubuis released a high horology version of a chronograph that showcases the traditions of fine watchmaking, while transforming many of the traditional components of a racing watch through the brand’s expressive style.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.
—Dominick Williams
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Similar expressive writing programs are being explored with children and stem from work by psychologist John Gottman, who introduced a parenting approach called emotion coaching two decades ago.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.
—Dominick Williams
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Similar expressive writing programs are being explored with children and stem from work by psychologist John Gottman, who introduced a parenting approach called emotion coaching two decades ago.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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For Macdonald, this most eloquent of memoirs emerged from the death of her father, photographer Alisdair MacDonald, aka Ali Mac.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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This article also delved into networked projects, such as Andreas Raus’ eloquent and multifaceted Symphony for n Metronomes, released in partnership with Fakewhale Gallery, the platform’s equally dynamic curatorial branch.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That model is designed to further reduce the likelihood of these users encountering, or prompting the model to return, sensitive or suggestive content.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.—
Trish Bendix
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a revealing interview with Brown Bag Mornings on Los Angeles’ Power 106 FM, the conversation took a nostalgic turn as the music shared a candid memory, first touched on in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, but now brought to life in vivid detail.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Swift gave one of the more revealing interviews of her career on the podcast, opening up about gaining ownership of her masters, the Eras tour and her relationship with Travis Kelce, among other topics.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For others, the reassurance is more everyday but no less meaningful.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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While she’s based in Eagle, Idaho, Everts explained during the big reveal why Texas is especially meaningful for her after losing her husband Dan five years ago.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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