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
Ghosting a seemingly healthy, communicative relationship is rarely a good option, if ever.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Reform came second and Labour a distant third in one of its most historic heartlands, with outgoing First Minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Yet McIlroy — who has been vocal in the past about LIV — is dialing back his previous criticism of the tour and remaining optimistic about the future should the league fold.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Teaching first grade has always involved dealing with wiggly and talkative kids.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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This story was not supposed to begin in Zagreb, but then a talkative five-year-old named Oliver showed up at my lunch table.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Rubio is one of the most eloquent, articulate, & incredibly capable statesmen of our times.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because certain members portrayed didn’t leave expansive journals, Fehrman sometimes has to rely on conjecture or push his imaginative reconstruction too far.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the top-floor Presidential Suite, once a favorite of both Elvis Presley and Audrey Hepburn, offers an expansive terrace and interiors.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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