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
Could not stop watching and was SO expressive throughout.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The emotional range is narrower and less expressive.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The emotional range is narrower and less expressive.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for expressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 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
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Maybe the most revealing moment Wednesday evening happened near the end.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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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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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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