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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
When Vanderbilt became demonstrative, Austin Reaves — who didn't play due to injury — stepped between his teammate and the head coach, along with assistant coach Nate McMillan.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That duo — 23 and 21, respectively — need to be more demonstrative and intentional about getting the Rockets into offensive sets and engineering good possessions, their coach said.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Either in practice or in games, there’s nothing demonstrative about how Stafford teaches his teammates.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That duo — 23 and 21, respectively — need to be more demonstrative and intentional about getting the Rockets into offensive sets and engineering good possessions, their coach said.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Either in practice or in games, there’s nothing demonstrative about how Stafford teaches his teammates.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Healthline notes that sensory overload can affect concentration, emotional regulation, and comfort in public spaces.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Krista Macco was surprised, given how passionate Argent had been about the project.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Even as public scrutiny of the congressman's absence reached a fever pitch on May 20, the speaker gave a passionate defense of the New Jersey lawmaker.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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Swift and Kelce shared several affectionate moments during the game, including a kiss captured on the arena broadcast as the singer rested her hand on the NFL star’s arm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Most people who practice instinctive parenting tend to be very hands-on with their children,tend to be physically affectionate with their kids, and often do not take advice from books, influencers, or well-meaning relatives.—
Parents,
Parents,
24 May 2026
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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Christopher Blocher’s advanced film instructor at Los Alamitos High couldn’t have been more effusive.—
Theresa Walker,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Researchers are focusing on the volcanoes of the Eastern Caribbean, which erupt relatively frequently and can quickly transition from effusive-style, lava-heavy eruptions to sudden, catastrophic, explosive ones.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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The service Service is warm and attentive without being overbearing, with free valet parking for guests as a posh perk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which occurs every two to seven years, according to AccuWeather.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Their fervent belief in this plan requires, almost incidentally, tearing apart the Democratic Party in order to save it.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Non-plastic goods are usually more expensive for the business, and less user friendly for the customer–a lose-lose situation for all but the most fervent eco-crusader.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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