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
Police said the woman was non-communicative.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 19 Jan. 2026
From Ron being just the guiding light of all of it, and so understanding, communicative and gentle with me — just such a great leader in every way, shape or form.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The uncertainty has been hard, even with suppliers being communicative and transparent.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
That started in huddles, with a demonstrably more communicative Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 19 Jan. 2026
From Ron being just the guiding light of all of it, and so understanding, communicative and gentle with me — just such a great leader in every way, shape or form.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The uncertainty has been hard, even with suppliers being communicative and transparent.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
That started in huddles, with a demonstrably more communicative Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Phenola Culbreath, a stewardess for Delta Air Lines, hurried through the concourse to catch her outgoing flight.—
Nedra Rhone,
AJC.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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There’s also his outgoing personality.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With some exceptions, larger animals have larger vocal systems and typically make lower sounds.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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With some exceptions, larger animals have larger vocal systems and typically make lower sounds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In court, Tillman was upbeat and talkative with his federal public defender, Varell Fuller, prior to making his guilty plea.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Loud, funny and talkative, The Big Bopper merged radio and rock stardom and became a larger-than-life entity with a true theatrical presence.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wisman was polite and articulate — a good kid, but also different.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With 1,830 staterooms, a dozen dining options, 10 hot tubs, and an expansive gym, this is a big ship that feels like it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Located on the western side of the Tetons, accessed via Idaho, Grand Targhee delivers consistent snowfall and expansive open terrain without the price tiering of nearby Jackson Hole.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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