as in outgoing
characterized by abundant communication and expression
The child was shy and not very communicative. The workplace had a friendly and communicative atmosphere.
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Recent Examples of communicative
Ghosting a seemingly healthy, communicative relationship is rarely a good option, if ever.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in 1961, astronomer Frank Drake put chalk to board and devised a formula to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in the Milky Way.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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In a retirement account takeover, that could help flag suspicious money movement even if the recordkeeper misses the outgoing transfer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Fleming previously worked for the secretary of state's office while Brian Kemp, now the outgoing Republican governor, held the position.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The two challengers are left-leaning and vocal about trying to balance the state Supreme Court ideologically.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s a social, buzzy quality to this transit that thrives on movement and mental stimulation, which is why people may suddenly feel more talkative, distracted or eager to multitask.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Teaching first grade has always involved dealing with wiggly and talkative kids.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Steyer was articulate and may have attracted Bernie Sanders fans.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The book’s superpower is its voice; Herr’s intensely articulate prose stretches to accommodate the crazy experiences and mind-states created when a high-tech corporate military wages war on a low-tech nation.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The post-screening art projects are also a way to subvert some of the effects of artificial intelligence, which can too easily short-circuit the idea that one’s own imagination has the potential to be expansive and worthwhile.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The roughly 4,800-square-foot home is wrapped in expansive windows overlooking the lake and mountains beyond, turning the landscape into a constantly changing backdrop.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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