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
Lewis said city crews were helpful and communicative.
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite being only several months into graphic design, his work displays a clarity and communicative quality beyond the beginning student.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Ornithologist Richard Prum also takes a communicative view of art, but one where art is meant to be evaluated for its beauty.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Their steering is communicative, responsive and precise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite being only several months into graphic design, his work displays a clarity and communicative quality beyond the beginning student.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Mood and Personality Changes A person with dementia who is typically outgoing may become withdrawn, while others may develop suspicion or paranoia.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two years ago, Kash Patel emerged as a vocal critic of then-FBI Director Christopher Wray for his use of the government's fleet of private aircraft for personal travel.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But a vocal hemorrhage forced her to cancel a month’s worth of shows, including the Grandstand.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were also happier times, including winning the FA Cup in 2014 and 2015 and two Community Shield trophies, with an extremely talkative Arteta alongside him in midfield.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Finney-Smith has become one of the team’s most talkative players and a consistent source of energy.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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The site hopes to make AI more accurate and articulate.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled between 14th Street and 10th Avenue, just West of the High Line and just south of Little Island Park, the venue’s expansive windows offer a view of these iconic destinations.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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With a population exceeding 90 million and an expansive industrial base, diversifying our energy sources is critical to ensuring economic resilience as well as environmental sustainability.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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