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
The furnishings and art were thoughtfully curated, reflecting the clients’ life abroad and their love of bold, expressive pieces.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Froggie has expressive eyes, a sweet smile, and a fluffy green body optimized for snuggling.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In Italy, on Mt. Etna, there were 28% more bianco bottlings in 2022 than a year earlier, according to the Etna wine consortium, and the number of biancos is on track to eventually equal that of its rich, expressive rossos.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
By leaning into the expressive possibilities offered up by its exquisitely precise balance of red and blue tones, says Ashley McCollum, a PPG color expert for the Glidden brand, Purple Basil allows anyone to write their own unique color story.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Froggie has expressive eyes, a sweet smile, and a fluffy green body optimized for snuggling.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In Italy, on Mt. Etna, there were 28% more bianco bottlings in 2022 than a year earlier, according to the Etna wine consortium, and the number of biancos is on track to eventually equal that of its rich, expressive rossos.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
By leaning into the expressive possibilities offered up by its exquisitely precise balance of red and blue tones, says Ashley McCollum, a PPG color expert for the Glidden brand, Purple Basil allows anyone to write their own unique color story.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
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An unusually eloquent waiter—an aspiring actor—took our order and returned with the plates: pork shoulder for Graham, a hockey-puck-size fish cake with anchovy sauce for me.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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The film is an intimate and revealing portrait of the writer, told with extensive archival footage and recent interviews.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a revealing exposé that underscores the growing ethical concerns in artificial intelligence development, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has stepped forward with troubling allegations about the company's data collection practices.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Excellent copywriting is crucial to crafting meaningful content.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That means Americans hoping to become homeowners won’t be getting any meaningful relief from lower borrowing costs, potentially shutting some folks out of a crucial part of the American Dream.Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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