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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
While Wall Street executives have beat a trail to the UAE capital since the onset of the war, Silicon Valley leaders — who have been a major beneficiary of Gulf sovereign wealth funds’ largesse — have been less demonstrative.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
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Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
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Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
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Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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As expected, participants were effusive in their praise for the honoree.
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Cheveldayoff was more effusive.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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Goldberg, a fervent fan of the Boys in Blue, is the founder of the Echo Park Spiritual Outreach community, Nefesh.
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Rivaling artificial intelligence super PACs are seeking to affect the candidacy of Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman, who has been a fervent supporter of AI regulations.
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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