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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
Though deBessonet’s production strips away a lot of the bunting, Ragtime has a stolid and demonstrative core and an educational tone worthy of EPCOT.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
While Workers United maintains that the recent string of protests around the country are purely demonstrative, Freed for one is ready to put that practice to use if necessary.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
During the first quarter of the Fever's game against the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night, Clark and Cunningham made a demonstrative gesture to officials, protesting that a Dream player should be called for traveling.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
While Workers United maintains that the recent string of protests around the country are purely demonstrative, Freed for one is ready to put that practice to use if necessary.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
During the first quarter of the Fever's game against the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night, Clark and Cunningham made a demonstrative gesture to officials, protesting that a Dream player should be called for traveling.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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Through no fault of Newton’s, Faith functions less as a second protagonist than a prop to give Grace more emotional investment in the proceedings by saddling her with guilt over their estrangement or opportunities to nobly sacrifice herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The eight include physical, but also spiritual, social, environmental, occupational, financial, emotional and intellectual.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of our clients is passionate about astronomy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stephen seems to have been an affectionate husband until the end.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Relatives described the unicorn-loving child as smart, affectionate and occasionally rascally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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And even Aaron Boone, who’s been effusive in his praise of Lagrange, has talked about him strictly as a starter.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The response in her comments was immediate and effusive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The afternoon will be about 10 degrees warmer than normal, with temperatures climbing into the middle to upper 80s.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the weather’s warm, plate up a snack in the open-concept kitchen to take outside—the views of the surroundings fields and forests are unparalleled.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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If your kid’s fervent desire is to grow up to be a CTU lobbyist or organizer, that talent will come in handy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kurdish towns were among the most fervent sites of protests in 2022 following the death in custody of a Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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