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
The team wants Alex Mill to be more of a household name brand without getting too big to manage properly, or so expansive as to confuse the customer with many fashion messages.
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
An expansive living room in The 74th, as shown in listing photos, a terra cotta Upper East Side building where one contract was signed last week.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
Our most expansive list yet of the players, places, and projects moving the travel industry into the future.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
Trump’s proposals have reignited debates around legality, ethics, and the potential societal impacts of such an expansive crackdown.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
An expansive living room in The 74th, as shown in listing photos, a terra cotta Upper East Side building where one contract was signed last week.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
Our most expansive list yet of the players, places, and projects moving the travel industry into the future.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
Trump’s proposals have reignited debates around legality, ethics, and the potential societal impacts of such an expansive crackdown.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for expansive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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There was severe flooding throughout the region with extensive damage in Asheville and many smaller communities in North Carolina and Tennessee.Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bregman’s talent and extensive postseason experience align well with a championship-caliber ball club who is looking to replace disappointment with glory in the month of October.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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There's a broad 25 percent off sale on its Amazon storefront.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Counselor Melissa Hoeppner nominated Dean for her work with school organizations and the broader community.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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The series is planned to be shot in a wide range of diverse locations as its protagonist explores the world, including Finland, Italy, Japan, Tibet, and Kenya.Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs in his next administration, sending companies scrambling to shift production out of China, stock up on inventory and weigh price increases.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Springfield, Ohio, was thrust into the national spotlight this election cycle due to the vast number of Haitian migrants who had settled in the town over the last few years, but some of those migrants have already packed their bags and left in the wake of President-elect Trump’s sweeping win.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Their website is thick with holiday deals—deep discounts on your their signature round dutch oven and chef's oven, 20% off their signature stainless steel, 30% off cutlery, 20-30% off all holiday pieces—including their Noël collection—and all with free shipping.Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ditto the bits pertaining to his deep connection with his supportive parents (Marco Rica and Susana Ribeiro) as well as his rivalry with racer Alain Prost (Matt Mella).Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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