as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
For the best view, guests can book one of the three suites, all offering expansive terraces overlooking the tranquil Eugenio Sue Street.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
For the best view, guests can book one of the three suites, all offering expansive terraces overlooking the tranquil Eugenio Sue Street.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for expansive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Shares reached their lowest point of the year in April and fell to the $18.13 mark around the same time a Reuters report found Tan had extensive business ties to China.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some doctors and their professional associations say physicians’ extensive training leads to better care, and that some hospitals are just trying to save money by not employing them.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Chicago and across the broader U.S. market, the numbers tell a similar story, albeit at slightly lower levels, 27% for Chicago and 26% more broadly.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Still, broader macroeconomic headwinds threaten to hurt drinking habits and wider consumer spending.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Moore is now running The Crown producer Left Bank Pictures alongside a wider group role at Sony Pictures Television.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Critics of the scheme have said that the scale will not be sufficient to act as a deterrent, but Cooper said that the agreement with France was just one part of the government’s wider plan.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The listing explains that the home offers sweeping views of Central Park and glimpses of the Hudson River, being just one block away from the beloved tourist attraction.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hike the Alkali Flat Trail for sweeping views of the dunes or take the Dune Life Nature Trail to learn about the desert ecosystem.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Closing the gap The loss of $4 billion in federal funding leaves California scrambling to fill a deep financial gap of $14 billion to even finish the Central Valley corridor.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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