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
This desktop robot stands about 11 inches tall and is packed with features, including a camera, microphone, speaker, and a full six-degree-of-freedom neck for expressive movement.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Toothless looks pretty much the same: an adorably big-eyed, round-faced, expressive critter that will somehow remind you of your favorite pet.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025
This wine is typically expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
More frustrating is that the actual racing sequences are less expressive than the dialogue scenes.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Toothless looks pretty much the same: an adorably big-eyed, round-faced, expressive critter that will somehow remind you of your favorite pet.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025
This wine is typically expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
More frustrating is that the actual racing sequences are less expressive than the dialogue scenes.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meghan Markle officially launched the first alcoholic offering of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, debuting its 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday — a meaningful date for both her and Prince Harry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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