expansive

adjective

ik-ˈspan(t)-siv How to pronounce expansive (audio)
Definition of expansivenext
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 But that text message may not be enough to overcome Utah's expansive governmental immunity protections, Stewart said. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Combat sequences, set in the Pacific theater and filmed in Australia, look expansive and authentic, weaving around hundreds of soldiers running and shouting and shooting at once. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Sandy offshore islands and expansive seagrass beds make the Gulf an ideal habitat for nesting and breeding. — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 The expansive lower level has another en-suite bedroom with a private sitting area, a family room, a wine cellar, a powder bath, and a small room suited to use as a home office, gym, or art studio. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expansive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
  1. extensive
  2. broad
  3. wide
  4. sweeping
  5. deep
Adjective
  • The certification follows extensive safety assessments, design reviews, and ground testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • China has backed its ambitions with extensive reforms that are explicitly meant to strengthen intellectual property protections.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • In a broad open field, horses munch standing hay as Katie Baltzor watches her black angus cattle on this fall day.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That broader mission could give the Army another option for responding to different aerial targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • The company aims to develop a wider lineup of electric-propulsion ships suited to different operating conditions and customer requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The best seats will be the cheapest There is a wide spread in the available prices for tickets to see U2 on their 2027 tour.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Back at the hotel, the heated Onsen pool etched into the cliff face proved to be the perfect spot to relax, while the larger infinity pool was the place from which to absorb sweeping views of the valley below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, large glass-curtain walls bring natural light into the sweeping lobby; as patrons move closer to the theaters, the design becomes more intimate, while the colors and textures become increasingly rich.
    — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • John Anderson, the beloved hitmaker known for his deep country warble, died on Wednesday at the age of 71.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of deep

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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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