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
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
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Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
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Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The emotional beats are incredible but don't linger for too long and the humor is great for both kids and parents.
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It was captured as monarch and his eldest son visited the Natural History Museum in London to kick off the countdown to COP30, the annual United Nations climate change summit to be held the following month in Brazil, as both are passionate advocates for the environment.
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Alejandra Gomez, the executive director of the non-profit LUCHA, says that the moratorium emerged from the passionate advocacy of many Arizonans—and in the face of fierce counter-lobbying from the data center industry led by former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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Diaconis was effusive about the update to his work.
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Not everyone is quite so effusive.
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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Goldberg, a fervent fan of the Boys in Blue, is the founder of the Echo Park Spiritual Outreach community, Nefesh.
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Rivaling artificial intelligence super PACs are seeking to affect the candidacy of Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman, who has been a fervent supporter of AI regulations.
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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