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
And will probably be more expansive than the Dignity Act.
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Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s a more expansive approach than Senate Bill 5, the earlier measure, which would apply only to federal officials involved in immigration enforcement.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Each expansive residential-style suite (many boasting private terraces, some with plunge pools) includes a bathroom swathed in seafoam Brazilian quartzite and marble.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
The main living space is open and flexible, with room for multiple seating areas and a formal dining setup, while the primary suite sits on a corner with expansive glass, generous closets, and a fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s a more expansive approach than Senate Bill 5, the earlier measure, which would apply only to federal officials involved in immigration enforcement.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Each expansive residential-style suite (many boasting private terraces, some with plunge pools) includes a bathroom swathed in seafoam Brazilian quartzite and marble.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
The main living space is open and flexible, with room for multiple seating areas and a formal dining setup, while the primary suite sits on a corner with expansive glass, generous closets, and a fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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But the damage to residential property was extensive in this pocket of southern Rochester.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Key and especially Strong could convey depth and emotion, subtlety, and often weirdness via their small choices and close ups, defining their characters in opposition to the town’s broad-for-the-sake-of-comedy denizens.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The development reflects a broader Pentagon effort to counter low-cost, high-volume aerial threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Twelve students, including Brendan LaFave, the high-achieving kid from Ann Arbor, live in the three-story brown-brick house, which has white columns along its wide front porch.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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From high enough in the sky, the clouds look like thick cotton being pulled from a deep-blue couch.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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