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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
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.
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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
Some believe that if that’s how the post-AGI era plays out, something demonstrative would need to be done.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Putin will commit demonstrative killings to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
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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
Some believe that if that’s how the post-AGI era plays out, something demonstrative would need to be done.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Putin will commit demonstrative killings to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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That increase has come with a financial strain and emotional stress for families across the country and in North Carolina.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her relationship with Kerr hits several bumps, giving Blunt the chance to showcase her emotional range in tense scenes.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite being the boss at work, the 52-year-old mother and stepmother of nine children could also be funny and affectionate with family.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 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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Byrne smiled through tears in an acceptance speech that included effusive praise for writer-director Mary Bronstein, who cast her as the very stressed-out mother in the psychological comedy-drama.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The likes of Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, and Billy Strings were all effusive in their praise, as a quick perusal of social media will attest.—
Alan Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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Set up your own cafe with deals on this convenient one-cup coffee maker and best-selling milk frother, plus keep your coffee hot all day with this mug warmer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Further, thanks to the faux fur lining and waterproof leather exterior, your feet remain toasty warm and completely dry, no matter the conditions.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Korean Messiah follows not only the family that rose to absolute power in Pyongyang, but also an American Presbyterian missionary who built a fervent following in the early 19th century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, by far the Administration’s most fervent anti-Maduro ideologue, cautiously described the leader’s capture as a law-enforcement operation.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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