as in eloquent
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the teacher's expressive sigh showed that she had heard that excuse many times before
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Recent Examples of expressive
The widely varied performances are quietly yet keenly expressive; Reichardt’s dialogue has enticingly odd spin (starting with an ingenious monologue for a precocious child) and the cast delivers it with pinpoint inflections.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
This time it was brought back to life with illustrations full of character and expressive gestural linework.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Even fashioned as a group-sing, that latter number allowed Danielle one of her most expressive moments of the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her expressive face is hidden behind heavy makeup for an appearance more wooden than an early Botox adopter.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
This time it was brought back to life with illustrations full of character and expressive gestural linework.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Even fashioned as a group-sing, that latter number allowed Danielle one of her most expressive moments of the night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her expressive face is hidden behind heavy makeup for an appearance more wooden than an early Botox adopter.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But as multiple advertising world sources note, Apple has hired its fair share of TV and streaming video veterans over the past couple of years, which, when combined with this newfound desire to cut deals to expand Apple TV’s reach, is certainly suggestive of broader ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Competing in a new space The upcoming feature puts OpenAI in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, which has leaned into suggestive and anime-style interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The rapper wears a figure-hugging red dress with a revealing neckline and small cutouts throughout.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The episodes included many famous guests, including Obama, as well as Robin Williams and Paul McCartney, and offered a revealing look at Maron’s own life, with the host often talking about his personal life, pet peeves and grudges and relationships with the guests on the show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her core messaging from her research is vulnerability is essential for courage, creativity, and meaningful connection—and confronting uncomfortable feelings is necessary in developing resilience and authentic leadership.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Each candle pairs a calming scent with a meaningful crystal, like rose quartz for healing or garnet for passion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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