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
Starting with a Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries on May 2, this creative synergy will touch down on your expansive ninth house of exploration and unknown territory.
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Musk’s expansive network of businesses, including X, SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink and the Boring Company, have repeatedly raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest amid his prominent role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The fifth, and final floor, is by far the most expansive.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Oblivion, which was the fourth entry in The Elder Scrolls franchise, is known for its expansive open world, deep storytelling and pioneering voice acting.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Musk’s expansive network of businesses, including X, SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink and the Boring Company, have repeatedly raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest amid his prominent role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The fifth, and final floor, is by far the most expansive.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Oblivion, which was the fourth entry in The Elder Scrolls franchise, is known for its expansive open world, deep storytelling and pioneering voice acting.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Google got in early with its extensive Pixel 9 discount, Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S25 Edge with a money-off promotion, and now the iPhone 16 has joined in with price cuts across all models of the 2024 Apple phone.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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While the broader impact of the administration's funding pause remains unclear, the escalating battle has brought many of the university's key research projects, including studies on Alzheimer's disease and cancer treatment, to a halt.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is a plethora of information evaluating efficacy in a broad range of patient populations for which these medicines are indicated.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to data intelligence firm Morning Consult, DEI is one of the hot-button issues that produces the widest partisan gaps in what Americans want brands to talk about.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the wide world of luggage, there are often two extremes.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Since returning to the Oval Office, Trump and his administration have cut thousands of jobs across the federal government, enacted sweeping tariffs that led to an escalating trade war with China and launched a deportation program that has triggered bitter court battles.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Saxon ignores conventional plotting and screenwriting by relying heavily on the details (this film is rich with them) and the wonders of environments (captured with such sweeping beauty).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Our coaches have such deep empathy for our student athletes.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Seong Gi-hun or Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society. Surprise!—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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