as in outgoing
characterized by abundant communication and expression
The child was shy and not very communicative. The workplace had a friendly and communicative atmosphere.
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Recent Examples of communicative
Which domains are operationally critical and which are purely communicative?
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Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Geminis are social, communicative, and witty, so give your child a name that can keep up!
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Looking ahead, Kirk remains resolutely focused on strategic expansion and providing competent, communicative, and diligent legal representation to the lives of those the firm serves.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Others lauded Fox for his performance but questioned why city staff and the outside search firm working on the hire haven’t been more communicative with council members, including about the pauses in the hiring process.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
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Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Geminis are social, communicative, and witty, so give your child a name that can keep up!
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Looking ahead, Kirk remains resolutely focused on strategic expansion and providing competent, communicative, and diligent legal representation to the lives of those the firm serves.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Others lauded Fox for his performance but questioned why city staff and the outside search firm working on the hire haven’t been more communicative with council members, including about the pauses in the hiring process.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
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The Lake County Treasurer employees are forming a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the second unit of Lake County employees to unionize this summer, receiving the blessing of outgoing Treasurer Holly Kim.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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All incumbents are also running for reelection under the cloud of controversy surrounding the city’s deal with outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Clark's teammate, Fever star Sophie Cunningham, has been one of the most vocal critics of the WNBA players and referees in the physical treatment of Clark and how it is handled.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Habba was named as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey in March after becoming well-known as one of Trump’s most vocal legal advocates.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The way the car flows down twisty roads is simply serene due to its talkative and responsive electrohydraulic steering, wonderful chassis communication, minimal body roll, and excellent grip.—
Peter Nelson,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Since October, Jackson spoke 50% more words on the bench than Sotomayor who was the next talkative, according to statistics compiled by Adam Feldman and Jake S. Truscott for the Empirical SCOTUS blog.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told the station.—
Katie Langford,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Having a bullpen of articulate, loyal customers to carry your flag will always resonate more than CEO-speak.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But making the most of this requires expansive thinking.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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For the most discerning travelers, the Noble and Royal suites offer expansive layouts with separate living and dining areas, impeccable design, and panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline—the perfect contrast to the natural vistas experienced during your Zion adventure.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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