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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2
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
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Bezos and Sanchez has been especially demonstrative in being friendly with Trump — which should seem shocking and disturbing to their famous liberal friends.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Bezos and Sanchez has been especially demonstrative in being friendly with Trump — which should seem shocking and disturbing to their famous liberal friends.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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Gina Huynh Diddy’s former girlfriend Gina Huynh has made public allegations of physical and emotional abuse during their relationship, leading to speculation that she could be called upon to testify.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The award-winning filmmaker captures the emotional and cultural landscapes of 12 African nations, offering an immersive journey into the museum’s new African Art galleries.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While being affectionate around adults and children, the breed will stand up to threats from strangers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Everyone will want to have fun and will feel relaxed and affectionate.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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A little sibling rivalry doesn't preclude Maddy from being effusive in her praise of her sister Kathryn.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Whereas Americans are more effusive immediately, which is probably why their hospitality is better than the British.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Parks-Ramage doesn’t come to a specific conclusion, and although some of his more righteous characters seem to be firmly on the reproduction-is-immoral side, his depiction of Gabriel’s childlike wonder and imagination is tender and loving.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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This disorder also affects a parent’s ability to be an attentive and loving caregiver.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The auto-revive for solo players on Night Lords is to combat the intense difficulties of those fights where a single wrong move can be death.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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