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
Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Business owner Chris Jamieson held a 75-vote lead over former City Council district director Alicia Ortiz in the May 2 special election to replace outgoing District 10 council member Alan Blaylock.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, one of the more moderate gubernatorial candidates, has been very vocal about his opposition to the tax, warning that the measure would ultimately cost the majority of Californians and sink the state’s innovation economy.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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For the remainder of the match, the crowd stayed vocal, cheering during Wave attacking build-ups and loudly jeering whenever a Bay FC player went down or a decision went against their team.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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His mom describes him as talkative.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rubio is one of the most eloquent, articulate, & incredibly capable statesmen of our times.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because certain members portrayed didn’t leave expansive journals, Fehrman sometimes has to rely on conjecture or push his imaginative reconstruction too far.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the top-floor Presidential Suite, once a favorite of both Elvis Presley and Audrey Hepburn, offers an expansive terrace and interiors.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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