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 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals are expansive as far as categories are concerned.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement can request data related to crime scenes — or more expansive areas — and work backwards to look for suspects.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The expansive 143,500-square-foot building also held dozens of production assistants, camera crews, editing and audio staff, and other team members that helped bring the production to life, along with dressing rooms for the hosts and other meeting spaces.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In a destination as expansive as Orlando, planning a theme park visit can quickly become complex.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement can request data related to crime scenes — or more expansive areas — and work backwards to look for suspects.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The expansive 143,500-square-foot building also held dozens of production assistants, camera crews, editing and audio staff, and other team members that helped bring the production to life, along with dressing rooms for the hosts and other meeting spaces.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In a destination as expansive as Orlando, planning a theme park visit can quickly become complex.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expansive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Battery life is extensive, coming in at just under 20 hours on a single charge in our testing.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The future of Greenland, by contrast, was less prominent given that broad agreement exists regarding its place in the kingdom.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Children ages 5 to 14 can participate in a wide variety of free recreational, educational and social activities, including sports, games, and arts and crafts, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the past week alone, for instance, tech company Meta reportedly planned sweeping layoffs while unveiling, just the day before, a stock program for executives that would increase their compensation by millions of dollars.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But those subsidies have masked a deeper affordability crisis — one in which insurers themselves play a central role.—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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