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
To mitigate these risks, private partners should enter with eyes wide open and invest in building strong, communicative relationships with public sector counterparts.
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Seth Gellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
For tenants who are communicative and experiencing short-term financial hardships such as those two CPS workers, the rental assistance program is effective, Lee said.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Those transported to the hospital were conscious and communicative at the time of transport, according to Diablo Valley College.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 2025
Jen is super communicative, popular, and wise, linking her spiritual vibe with the Air sign.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Seth Gellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
For tenants who are communicative and experiencing short-term financial hardships such as those two CPS workers, the rental assistance program is effective, Lee said.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Those transported to the hospital were conscious and communicative at the time of transport, according to Diablo Valley College.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 2025
Jen is super communicative, popular, and wise, linking her spiritual vibe with the Air sign.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Also knighted was Rufus Norris, the outgoing director of the National Theatre, for his services to stage.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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He’s always been outgoing, growing up in Southern California, so this is nothing new to him.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Miller, who represents Ohio's 7th District, is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has aligned himself with conservative positions in Congress.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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That announcement came amid growing concerns from some of the president's most vocal supporters, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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They are not injured, just very loud and talkative.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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My favorite early fact about Pope Bob from Chicago comes from his talkative brother John.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Many of this season’s frequent nominees were articulate and direct about the ways those in the film industry can better support one another during uncertain times.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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While the potential audience is expansive—with nearly 21% of U.S. adults living with chronic pain—seeking mass appeal should never come at the expense of relevance.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This time Haslem took a more expansive view of the ongoing process, with the Heat, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves among the teams believed to be the frontrunners in the Durant chase, if he is dealt.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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