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
Could not stop watching and was SO expressive throughout.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The emotional range is narrower and less expressive.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The emotional range is narrower and less expressive.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Commenters argued the suggestive nature of the song could direct bad actors toward LaR'iyah's videos.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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But that slumbering snapshot also is plenty revealing.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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One of the most revealing discoveries by law enforcement was a manuscript entitled Points of Origin, a novel Orr wrote with moments mirroring the real-life fires with uncanny specificity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Authentic leaders define success by impact, growth, and meaningful contribution.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Boulder suspect attacks pro-Israel supporters David said the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates Jewish unity, made the timing of the FBI visit especially meaningful.—
Alexandra Koch , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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