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
Reimagined for guitar orchestra, these beloved classics take on a rich new sound through the warmth and expressive range of 40 guitars.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
He’s also got these expressive eyebrows, Behringer told me.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Showing beautiful aromatics, including expressive floral notes in the bouquet, 2021 Brunello is noted for its bold fruit flavors, extraordinary balance, elegant texture, and overall integration.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
He’s also got these expressive eyebrows, Behringer told me.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Showing beautiful aromatics, including expressive floral notes in the bouquet, 2021 Brunello is noted for its bold fruit flavors, extraordinary balance, elegant texture, and overall integration.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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All Rights Reserved Reposado is where Tequila becomes most eloquent.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In his eloquent book on Dutch football, Brilliant Orange, David Winner writes of Cruyff still being asked about 1974 at the 1998 World Cup.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The sisters opted for suggestive sartorial choices, with Kylie Jenner stepping onto the carpet in a revealing strapless gown by Schiaparelli.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The most revealing demonstrations tend to show how the system behaves when constraints conflict or conditions change mid-process.—
Raju Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That’s a remarkable, and revealing, statistic.—
Jeremy Talcott,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Keep decor minimal but meaningful, rotating items seasonally to avoid clutter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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