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Recent Examples of demonstrative Putin will commit demonstrative killings to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 Suter, whose night was extended by the Reds’ rally, retired the Braves in order in the top of the ninth, and the hometown boy with a degree from Harvard was demonstrative in his celebration after sending the game to the bottom of the ninth inning. David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 At trial, however, prosecutors intended to present a Ka-Bar knife and sheath to the jury for demonstrative purposes, Thompson said. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025 The artwork finds Cardi going through the cycle of emotions with her demonstrative facial expressions and various wardrobe looks in court over the past week. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
  • The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • See the emotional exchange here.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • As his star has risen, the performer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio has become the most passionate and effective ambassador in Puerto Rican history.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Denver Zoo shared a few snaps of the affectionate duo — the only two females in their habitat — in a post on Facebook.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Adjective
  • Pictures from inside the event showed an unusually effusive Victoria kissing David as her Paris Fashion Week show came to an end.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Gibson rehomed his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe, loving homes.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Tyler is being remembered as a loving brother, uncle and son.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Acclaimed Spanish auteur Carla Simón’s return to the fervent ground of her childhood is a deeply personal meditation on memory, identity and familial myth making.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Franco is well aware of the fervent fan casting.
    Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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