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
With 1,013 episodes to date, Naruto is an expansive coming-of-age portrait, melding high fantasy and authentic interpersonal drama.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Networking is so important today in enterprise technology because bigger and more complex AI models require more expansive network capabilities to run — and to be fully exploited by the companies that use them.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The 2025 Expedition’s expansive display and inventive features add to its appeal for work and play.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
The expansive 5,000-square-foot patio includes umbrellas for shade and patio lights, with plenty of greenery to welcome guests.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Networking is so important today in enterprise technology because bigger and more complex AI models require more expansive network capabilities to run — and to be fully exploited by the companies that use them.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The 2025 Expedition’s expansive display and inventive features add to its appeal for work and play.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
The expansive 5,000-square-foot patio includes umbrellas for shade and patio lights, with plenty of greenery to welcome guests.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Elliott often watches companies for many years before investing and have an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But setting that film's performance in a broader context shows that this is one win that the comics giant might not want to get too hasty about celebrating.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tariffs, political unpredictability, and broader economic uncertainty have introduced new challenges, and recent job losses across the city underscore the importance of securing the foundational elements that support economic resilience.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Neumann-Ortiz believes there are ways to protect public safety without relying on sweeping, indiscriminate arrests.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King—the mastermind behind the box-office juggernaut Bohemian Rhapsody—Michael promises to deliver a sweeping cinematic look into the life, career, and legacy of the King of Pop.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Szoboszlai was tasked with plenty of off-ball work last season and operated on the right of the two deeper midfielders against Yokohama, with Gravenberch moving over to the left.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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