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
The expansive workspace includes small offices, various open seating lounge areas for coworkers and seven meeting rooms for groups of two to 14 people, 2 café areas, a member services area and quiet rooms.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The Motor Vu touts an enormous movie screen (approximately 6,400 square feet), an expansive parking lot (470 spaces) and a packed community night with a bouncy house for kids.
—Janie Osborne, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This expansive 8,100-square-foot home in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood offers a midcentury-era main house and a two-story guesthouse, together sporting seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The Motor Vu touts an enormous movie screen (approximately 6,400 square feet), an expansive parking lot (470 spaces) and a packed community night with a bouncy house for kids.
—Janie Osborne, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This expansive 8,100-square-foot home in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood offers a midcentury-era main house and a two-story guesthouse, together sporting seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a cornerstone in the world of Scotch Whisky, is one of the most extensive and prestigious judging events.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Given Glasnow’s extensive injury history, such a setback qualifies as only mildly surprising.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Cento Raw Bar is chef Avner Levi’s new followup to Cento Pasta Bar, where the Bestia and Sotto alum gave his Mignon pasta pop-up its own location and a broader menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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And for the many local stations that operate in the wider public broadcasting network, and have ties to NPR and PBS, cuts do carry existential stakes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Combs credits Tracy Chapman's approval for broadening his perspective and reaching a wider audience.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s latest action comes as his sweeping tax and domestic policy bill is facing backlash from one key ally, Elon Musk.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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