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
That same distinction sits at the heart of what Ortiz has created with Rocky — a presence that is tactile, expressive and alive.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
His practice hinges on improvisation, resulting in blunt, expressive, and unpredictable work.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Artists often reveal pieces of the creator that are not easily expressive by everyday conversations like fear, hope, joy, or uncertainty.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
As a whole, the track is distinctly Duane, but echoes his lineage by evoking the expressive, melodic phrasing associated with the Allman Brothers Band tradition.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
His practice hinges on improvisation, resulting in blunt, expressive, and unpredictable work.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Artists often reveal pieces of the creator that are not easily expressive by everyday conversations like fear, hope, joy, or uncertainty.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
As a whole, the track is distinctly Duane, but echoes his lineage by evoking the expressive, melodic phrasing associated with the Allman Brothers Band tradition.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressive
Adjective
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Proofs are littered with suggestive ellipses.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Researchers also found highly suggestive evidence that eating more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41%, development of type 2 diabetes by 40% and the risk of depression by 20%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Secondly, don’t choose anything too revealing, dramatic, or attention-grabbing.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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General Daily Insight for April 26, 2026 Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Expressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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