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
At just 13, Emel Cubukcu, an eighth-grader at Muirlands Middle School in La Jolla, has drawn extensive local attention and recognition for her expressive, precise violin playing.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Those relationships could allow for more explosive in-game interactions — both Durant and Şengün can be expressive and coach Ime Udoka, as Fred VanVleet said recently, is cussing the whole game — to happen without long-lasting repercussions.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, the outfits felt less prescriptive and more expressive, as A-listers who may feel hemmed-in by the traditional glamazon gowns and suits expected at the Academy Awards seemed to let their hair down.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Her expressive brush strokes and attention to personal detail create works that are both visually stunning and deeply meaningful.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Those relationships could allow for more explosive in-game interactions — both Durant and Şengün can be expressive and coach Ime Udoka, as Fred VanVleet said recently, is cussing the whole game — to happen without long-lasting repercussions.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, the outfits felt less prescriptive and more expressive, as A-listers who may feel hemmed-in by the traditional glamazon gowns and suits expected at the Academy Awards seemed to let their hair down.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Her expressive brush strokes and attention to personal detail create works that are both visually stunning and deeply meaningful.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But some of the most revealing details uncovered by La Nación go beyond corporate structures and bank transfers—and into how the money was allegedly spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Faces off the field gives a revealing look into the thoughts and lives of high school student-athletes from the Austin area.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The full moon in Libra on April 1 lights up your fourth house of home and family, making the start of the month a lovely time for a visit or a meaningful gathering with those closest to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Robell Awake, the chair is a meaning-laden object, symbolic of rest, a stand-in for the human body, a reflection of historical power dynamics.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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