1
as in emotional
showing feeling freely
my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a demonstrative welcome for the returning troops by their families and friends
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Recent Examples of demonstrative
Camara took note that Henderson was intense and demonstrative on the court, but calm and humble off it.
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The usually non-demonstrative Suzuki didn’t hold back his emotions following the home run, showing relief after being frustrated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The usually non-demonstrative Suzuki didn’t hold back his emotions following the home run, showing relief after being frustrated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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These tools aim to improve market prediction by understanding emotional and thematic patterns in earnings calls and press releases.—
Lester Pereira,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine's Nuclear Plants Trump was equally effusive about his phone call with Zelensky, and the White House said separately that possible U.S. ownership of Ukraine's nuclear power plants had been discussed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.—
James Surowiecki,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Decibel readers in the rafters of the arena can measure the loudest seats in the building, and the Clippers reward those fans with prizes to incentivize more fervent cheering.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming, had been widely regarded as a fervent conservative on almost every issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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