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
His close friends and colleagues often described him as loyal, deeply thoughtful, and warm in his own way—just not overly expressive.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Your concerns are valid: The eyes are the most delicate and expressive features on the face, and poor outcomes can lead to unnatural shape, drooping lids, asymmetry or problems with vision if the surgery is done improperly.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Your concerns are valid: The eyes are the most delicate and expressive features on the face, and poor outcomes can lead to unnatural shape, drooping lids, asymmetry or problems with vision if the surgery is done improperly.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Mark Twain’s Paris This is an eloquent description of a severe addiction.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The Convergence Of Artificial And Human Illusions The parallel between AI's eloquent emptiness and our bias toward confident communication reveals something profound about the nature of intelligence itself.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Commenters argued the suggestive nature of the song could direct bad actors toward LaR'iyah's videos.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Each avid conversation among knowledgeable readers wholeheartedly dedicated to books glimmers with unexpected and revealing disclosures.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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But even more revealing is how little has changed to address those feelings in a meaningful, sustained way.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Young entrepreneurs who share their journey—including what drives them beyond profit—tend to attract more meaningful connections and opportunities than those who only list accomplishments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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