as in outgoing
characterized by abundant communication and expression
The child was shy and not very communicative. The workplace had a friendly and communicative atmosphere.
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Recent Examples of communicative
For Teams: Normalize setting boundaries while remaining communicative.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, even mentioned just how communicative and genuine Fox was during the Kings’ recruiting pitch to bring him to Sacramento.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Someone who isn't communicative and can't face difficult discussions might resort to passive aggressiveness instead of self-reflection.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for communicative 
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, even mentioned just how communicative and genuine Fox was during the Kings’ recruiting pitch to bring him to Sacramento.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Someone who isn't communicative and can't face difficult discussions might resort to passive aggressiveness instead of self-reflection.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for communicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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The Mountain West is currently being sued by the Pac-12 and some of the outgoing Mountain West schools over the exit and poaching fees, which total almost $150 million.—
Chris Vannini,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The billionaire said the Treasury Department and DOGE had agreed to require all outgoing government payments to include a rationale in the form of a comment and to have a categorization code.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, proponents of increasing the SALT cap from $10,000 have been extraordinarily vocal about including changes to the cap.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Paula has always been vocal about her pride in his achievements, and her excitement was on full display when DAMN.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In her confusion about so much in her life, the usually talkative Suzy simply stops speaking.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adrien is very engaged in the moment and is able to switch over and be sociable and talkative.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The directness of Conceicao’s communication, far more articulate and fluent in Italian than his predecessor, dovetailed with the directness of his football.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Tommy’s girlfriend’s brother, an active-duty Green Beret himself, had been hunting with two friends that day in the expansive public land around Eglin — but their truck got stuck.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The payment system handles tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans’ benefits and much more, sending out trillions of dollars every year while containing an expansive network of Americans’ personal and financial data.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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