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as in emotional
showing feeling freely
my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a demonstrative welcome for the returning troops by their families and friends
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Recent Examples of demonstrative
On ‘90s night, her wife (and now manager) Catherine was in full demonstrative flair as one of the wanna-be Spice Girls, alongside some of her visiting friends from Britain.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Four years into his NBA career, Cunningham typically adopts a quiet, lead-by-example approach, but something prompted him to be more demonstrative.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
For her, Lebanon’s endless crises were demonstrative of the real country, too saturated with sectarian divisions to ever hope for freedom from foreign control.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Judon was demonstrative at times in training camp, leaving one practice before returning to confront executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf on the field, missing another workout and expressing his discontent multiple times to the media.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Four years into his NBA career, Cunningham typically adopts a quiet, lead-by-example approach, but something prompted him to be more demonstrative.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
For her, Lebanon’s endless crises were demonstrative of the real country, too saturated with sectarian divisions to ever hope for freedom from foreign control.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Judon was demonstrative at times in training camp, leaving one practice before returning to confront executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf on the field, missing another workout and expressing his discontent multiple times to the media.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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That final act also sets the scene for an emotional catharsis of sorts that attempts to wring tears out of the audience, with an aggressive assist from Alan Silvestri’s hard-working score.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Examine your emotional reactions One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Researchers suggest that when romantic partners are more physically affectionate, people feel safer in their relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During a visit to his Elmhurst home, Farr was affectionate to his mother and to his caregiver and companion, Kareem Stevenson.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her skill at playing strange personalities, and her effusive personal allure, risks trapping her in a pixie jar.—
Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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This Sabrina is silly and effusive and a tad bit privileged.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2025
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The intense gravitational pull from the black hole rips the two stars apart, capturing one star into a close orbit around it, notes the center.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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