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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2
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
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Bezos and Sanchez has been especially demonstrative in being friendly with Trump — which should seem shocking and disturbing to their famous liberal friends.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Bezos and Sanchez has been especially demonstrative in being friendly with Trump — which should seem shocking and disturbing to their famous liberal friends.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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Savannah got emotional outside the federal prison in Pensacola, Florida, awaiting her father's release on Wednesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Gina Huynh Diddy’s former girlfriend Gina Huynh has made public allegations of physical and emotional abuse during their relationship, leading to speculation that she could be called upon to testify.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Italian photographer Nicola Fioravanti was the overall winner in the professional division for his affectionate look at Morocco, his partner's birthplace.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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A little sibling rivalry doesn't preclude Maddy from being effusive in her praise of her sister Kathryn.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Whereas Americans are more effusive immediately, which is probably why their hospitality is better than the British.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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This disorder also affects a parent’s ability to be an attentive and loving caregiver.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Parks-Ramage doesn’t come to a specific conclusion, and although some of his more righteous characters seem to be firmly on the reproduction-is-immoral side, his depiction of Gabriel’s childlike wonder and imagination is tender and loving.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The resulting jump in bond yields to near two-decade highs raised long-term borrowing costs and served as a stark warning for the path ahead that was echoed privately by a handful of Trump allies and to CNN and publicly by one of Trump’s most fervent defenders.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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In Jimmy Carter's case, transparency about melanoma that had spread to his brain in 2015, as well as his fervent religious faith and subsequent recovery from the dreaded disease, only made the former president seem heroic.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Residents of Maoming, China were treated to a celestial light show earlier this week when a surprise fireball burst to life overhead, illuminating the city before disappearing in an intense flare of light.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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