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
Roger Dubuis released a high horology version of a chronograph that showcases the traditions of fine watchmaking, while transforming many of the traditional components of a racing watch through the brand’s expressive style.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Similar expressive writing programs are being explored with children and stem from work by psychologist John Gottman, who introduced a parenting approach called emotion coaching two decades ago.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.
—Dominick Williams
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Similar expressive writing programs are being explored with children and stem from work by psychologist John Gottman, who introduced a parenting approach called emotion coaching two decades ago.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.
—Dominick Williams
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Here’s my best advice on how to become a more eloquent and decisive speaker.—
Michael Chad Hoeppner,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Within this framework, culture and art stand out as the most eloquent witnesses.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If a user happens to make one comment that is suggestive of exhibiting mental fragility, the AI has to be computationally cautious in suddenly leaping to a conclusion that the person possesses mental fragility.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The researchers manually sifted through the AI hits, filtering for properties suggestive of drug-likeness and synthetic feasibility.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the survey’s most revealing tensions lies in its findings on innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most revealing testimony was about the lack of training of judges in domestic relations court and their lack of attention to prior restraining orders and protective orders.—
Donna Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Kremlin has said Putin proposed sending higher-level officials to talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, which, crucially, have so far included lower-level officials and have not made meaningful progress toward a ceasefire.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the tournament’s 11 days (most teams stay longer, arriving roughly one week before the first game), those early mornings and methodical schedules naturally help forge meaningful relationships.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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