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
In Little River, a former industrial pocket turned creative hub, Moniomi Design is leaning into something more expressive.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Across the runways, designers took a more expressive approach to dressing—from sharp color blocking at Loewe, Prada, and Jil Sander, to striking monochromatic looks at Chanel, Ashlyn, and Balenciaga.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
All four of the soloists Saturday were expert and expressive musicians; all four played beautifully.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nini definitely wins it, with confident and expressive movement, but the whole thing is no fun.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Across the runways, designers took a more expressive approach to dressing—from sharp color blocking at Loewe, Prada, and Jil Sander, to striking monochromatic looks at Chanel, Ashlyn, and Balenciaga.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
All four of the soloists Saturday were expert and expressive musicians; all four played beautifully.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Nini definitely wins it, with confident and expressive movement, but the whole thing is no fun.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a screenshot of the DMs in question, which TMZ obtained, the sender, who seemingly initiated the correspondence, sent a handful of suggestive messages to the Carpenter account.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the Sun is lower on the horizon, long shadows will stretch across the surface, enhancing relief and revealing depth, ridges, slopes, and crater rims that are often difficult to detect under full illumination.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The night had opened with Seacrest revealing which 14 artists had advanced from the Top 20 Hawaii performances, where America voted for the first time this season.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The full moon in Libra on April 1 lights up your fourth house of home and family, making the start of the month a lovely time for a visit or a meaningful gathering with those closest to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Robell Awake, the chair is a meaning-laden object, symbolic of rest, a stand-in for the human body, a reflection of historical power dynamics.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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