1
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
Like a vocal, demonstrative floor general who has the coaching staff’s utmost trust.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Both of these examples are demonstrative of how IT investments can fuel solutions to meeting customer and intermediary expectations at scale.
—Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The oldest of the bonobos, a male named Kanzi, was particularly demonstrative in his gestures to get Townrow to wise up.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2025
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.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Both of these examples are demonstrative of how IT investments can fuel solutions to meeting customer and intermediary expectations at scale.
—Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The oldest of the bonobos, a male named Kanzi, was particularly demonstrative in his gestures to get Townrow to wise up.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2025
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.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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Phillip Solomon had an unaired 'full emotional breakdown' during Deal or No Deal Island Sometimes players butt heads in the game but then make up and are friendly outside of it.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gordon, 30, shared an emotional farewell to a number of wives and girlfriends of Kansas City Chiefs players after her fiancé, Mecole Hardman Jr., reportedly signed a new deal with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, March 18.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
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Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, Democrat Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold were effusive in their praise of the shocking sentence given by Mesa County District Judge Matthew Barrett.—
Mike Davis,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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Burgum was effusive in his praise of the oil and gas industry during remarks delivered at CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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,
18 Mar. 2025
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To make naan: Activate your yeast by combining the packet with warm water.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There was a David N. Bossie, the president of Citizens United—yes, that Citizens United, whose 2010 court case upended American democracy by allowing corporations unlimited political spending—and a fervent Trump supporter.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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For fervent powder hounds, guests of the hotel can have concierge arrange private ski tours.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Already, court challenges against the president’s latest moves are emerging, and intense mainstream media coverage has, of course, cast what he’s done in a highly negative light.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Mar. 2025
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Especially in the earliest stages, when the grind will be intense. Hammond: The honeymoon period is nearly over.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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