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
Image But Guth’s work is largely thoughtful and expressive.
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Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In statements read in court by Deputy District Attorney Amanda Sanchez, other parents said their daughter was once expressive and open but has become more reserved and quiet as a result of the teacher’s abuse.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In statements read in court by Deputy District Attorney Amanda Sanchez, other parents said their daughter was once expressive and open but has become more reserved and quiet as a result of the teacher’s abuse.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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From crafting eloquent emails to optimizing complex logistics, AI offers immense convenience, a smooth handover of mental effort.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LaBeouf delivers this confession with an eloquent conviction that’s a little uncanny.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps even more revealing is how older adults are using these channels.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Maybe the most revealing moment Wednesday evening happened near the end.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Write down your top five most meaningful professional decisions.—
Stefan Gogoll,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Working with Halsey, who also lives with Ehlers-Danlos, was particularly meaningful.—
Mike Wass,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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