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
Camara took note that Henderson was intense and demonstrative on the court, but calm and humble off it.
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
—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
The usually non-demonstrative Suzuki didn’t hold back his emotions following the home run, showing relief after being frustrated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jason Quick, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?
—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
The usually non-demonstrative Suzuki didn’t hold back his emotions following the home run, showing relief after being frustrated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
Adjective
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For Liv in particular, their idea of what that final ride on the plane was going to be was an emotional one.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t scripted that Robby gets emotional and breaks down at [that] particular point in the speech….—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.—
James Surowiecki,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the record, manager Mike Shildt, who spent a decade in the minor leagues, was effusive in his praise for the Sutter Health Park and the hospitality.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though the scene is peaceful and loving, there is a lot of rebellion baked in.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Decibel readers in the rafters of the arena can measure the loudest seats in the building, and the Clippers reward those fans with prizes to incentivize more fervent cheering.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming, had been widely regarded as a fervent conservative on almost every issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Next, the authors report that repressive techniques are often effective in suppressing protest in the short run but tend to make resistance more intense in the long term.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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