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as in talkative
fond of talking or conversation
the antiques dealer is not the conversational sort, so customers should not expect any impromptu chats
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as in colloquial
having the style and content of everyday conversation
struck a very conversational tone in his reports of his travels through foreign countries
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as in vernacular
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing
uses conversational language instead of more stilted expressions in her campaign speeches
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Recent Examples of conversational
The partnership would give Apple access to Google’s massive AI infrastructure, enabling more capable, conversational versions of Siri and new features expected to launch next spring.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
That got the job done and is indicative of the conversational experimentation that gives the film, and many of Linklater’s works, its charm.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Industry pushback and innovation concerns Some tech companies argue that such regulation could stifle innovation, limit beneficial uses of conversational AI (education, mental-health support for older teens) or impose heavy compliance burdens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Together, Snap and Perplexity aim to make conversational AI an even more seamless part of how people discover and learn on Snapchat.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The film’s shots, though deftly unintrusive, are carefully composed to lend conversational moments sculptural weight.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Walmart has spent years developing technology to meet its various business needs, from warehouse efficiency and route optimization, to conversational commerce, to quick-turnaround delivery and inventory optimization.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Users will then be able to ask follow-up questions in a conversational manner to refine or broaden their search results.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Nasser drives a Tesla, which began rolling out its Grok AI conversational assistant feature in July 2025.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
That got the job done and is indicative of the conversational experimentation that gives the film, and many of Linklater’s works, its charm.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Industry pushback and innovation concerns Some tech companies argue that such regulation could stifle innovation, limit beneficial uses of conversational AI (education, mental-health support for older teens) or impose heavy compliance burdens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Together, Snap and Perplexity aim to make conversational AI an even more seamless part of how people discover and learn on Snapchat.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The film’s shots, though deftly unintrusive, are carefully composed to lend conversational moments sculptural weight.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Walmart has spent years developing technology to meet its various business needs, from warehouse efficiency and route optimization, to conversational commerce, to quick-turnaround delivery and inventory optimization.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Users will then be able to ask follow-up questions in a conversational manner to refine or broaden their search results.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Nasser drives a Tesla, which began rolling out its Grok AI conversational assistant feature in July 2025.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversational
Adjective
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At home, Dan is curious, talkative and always ready to make a new friend.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mbeumo, nicknamed Brice, was not shy at football but talkative and funny.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Through it all, the specifically colloquial quality of the dialogue and the delivery of the vivacious voice cast preserves the film’s Mexican identity.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The language is colloquial, down-to-earth.—
Andrew Rojecki,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, many brands have become keenly aware that social media platforms such as TikTok have their own unique vernacular and communication methods that pair well with them.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gaube’s photographs, explains Moussa, show both his interest in vernacular architecture and the penchant of Lebanese architects, designers, and builders for using thick stone and heavy wooden doors that kept interiors cool in summer and insulated in winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has been hard, even with suppliers being communicative and transparent.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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That started in huddles, with a demonstrably more communicative Jokic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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During the 2020 cycle, disinformation targeting Black voters has been spreading through informal channels on social media, according to a report by NBC News.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The informal meeting represents the first layer in the appeals process the district is entitled to avail itself of, Lecholop said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conversational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversational. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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