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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
Sometimes behind the physically demonstrative effort of performance there lies a gentle soul.
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was opposed by more than 60% of the public, is clearly demonstrative of this conservative agenda, and there is a broader pattern.
—Paul M. Collins Jr., The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Perhaps influenced by the difficulties of the marketplace—more than ever, a movie needs to make not just an impression but a splash—filmmakers are ramping up the demonstrative force of their work.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Alissa remained seated as the verdicts were read and didn’t appear to show any demonstrative reaction.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Eric Fuller, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was opposed by more than 60% of the public, is clearly demonstrative of this conservative agenda, and there is a broader pattern.
—Paul M. Collins Jr., The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Perhaps influenced by the difficulties of the marketplace—more than ever, a movie needs to make not just an impression but a splash—filmmakers are ramping up the demonstrative force of their work.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Alissa remained seated as the verdicts were read and didn’t appear to show any demonstrative reaction.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius and your zone of home and roots intensify your need for emotional security.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nostalgia was found to improve emotional wellbeing by increasing their sense of gratitude.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a public statement, Rosenfeld was effusive about Greenforce's next chapter with Vangst.Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Analysts congratulating executives on earnings is hardly uncommon, but the tone felt especially effusive on Cava's Q3 call last week.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the building’s heat broken, making copies of their hands is the only way to stay warm.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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On the cusp of his second presidency, all of us—from his most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics—are living in the Age of Trump.Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sentiment was echoed on social media by Vice President-elect JD Vance, a fervent critic of American foreign policy overreach.Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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