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
The webs of most spiders, though intricate and carefully designed, appear to exist for utilitarian purposes and serve no evaluative or communicative function.
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Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Lewis said city crews were helpful and communicative.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Lewis said city crews were helpful and communicative.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Lindsay first joined the city of Aurora alongside outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin when he was first elected in 2017.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The story starts in 1908, when outgoing President Theodore Roosevelt handpicked a successor, the lawyerly Taft.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But opposition became more vocal when President Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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Building strong relationships—without being the loudest in the room Introverts are rarely the most talkative people in meetings or social settings.—
Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.—
Zachary Woolfe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This expansive 8,100-square-foot home in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood offers a midcentury-era main house and a two-story guesthouse, together sporting seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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