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
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Aman Tokyo’s expansive wellness center is inspired by the design of a traditional Japanese ryokan inn.
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Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Located in the constellation Cygnus, the Western Veil Nebula is part of a larger structure, an expansive supernova remnant called the Cygnus Loop.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There are also putting greens, a wood-burning fireplace and expansive outdoor seating areas offered on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout his expansive career, Mackie has formed a reputation for working with the greats, in addition to Swift and Carpenter, he's designed for Cher, Diana Ross, Madonna, Britney Spears, Elton John and Carol Burnett.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Located in the constellation Cygnus, the Western Veil Nebula is part of a larger structure, an expansive supernova remnant called the Cygnus Loop.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There are also putting greens, a wood-burning fireplace and expansive outdoor seating areas offered on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout his expansive career, Mackie has formed a reputation for working with the greats, in addition to Swift and Carpenter, he's designed for Cher, Diana Ross, Madonna, Britney Spears, Elton John and Carol Burnett.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These factors are steadily eroding the viability of family farms and the broader agricultural economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The system, currently a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, now has a 90% chance of development within the next seven days, according to the latest forecast.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Subprime borrowers and deep subprime borrowers are not likely to buy new cars.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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