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
As the first Games anchored by two primary host cities, Milano-Cortina is also among the most geographically expansive Games in history.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
With four levels and 40,000 square feet of space, including selling and back-of-the-house areas, the flagship will be one of Aritzia’s most expansive and immersive retail destinations to date.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
With four levels and 40,000 square feet of space, including selling and back-of-the-house areas, the flagship will be one of Aritzia’s most expansive and immersive retail destinations to date.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expansive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is expected to connect Azerbaijan and its autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which are separated by a 20-mile-wide patch of Armenian territory.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Galleries devoted to world cultures, rotating contemporary exhibitions and sweeping public terraces overlooking the Spree position the institution as both museum and gathering place.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky pressed for partners to intensify pressure on Russia to end the war, pointing to the sweeping human costs of the conflict.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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