as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
Bergoglio had been a stern figure; Francis was an expansive, gentle man.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Oh My Soul has an expansive outdoor dining area that was named runner up for best patio in CharlotteFive’s Readers’ Choice best patio poll.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
As the sun enters Taurus on April 19, your expansive ninth house of education, travel and personal philosophy becomes illuminated.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The expansive yard comes complete with a swimming pool and deck.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Oh My Soul has an expansive outdoor dining area that was named runner up for best patio in CharlotteFive’s Readers’ Choice best patio poll.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
As the sun enters Taurus on April 19, your expansive ninth house of education, travel and personal philosophy becomes illuminated.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The expansive yard comes complete with a swimming pool and deck.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The group also argues that this cost-sharing approach will not incentivize insurers to return to underserved wildfire-prone areas, undermining Lara's broader Sustainable Insurance Strategy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although, like so many Biblical narratives, the Gospel of Mary was excluded from the canon, scholars contend that the text was in wide circulation among Jesus’ early followers.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Company spokesperson Cherie Jacobs said the company supports a wide variety of organizations that share its philanthropic priorities.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Doing an entire load of dishes, sweeping and cleaning floors, and wiping down cabinets, countertops, and tables are all tasks that involve a lot of time, much more than one minute.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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In-state tuition waivers for undocumented students are set to end July 1, part of a sweeping immigration bill passed in the Florida legislature.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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