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
My very public and demonstrative love affair with Jo Koy.
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H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 21 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
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 21 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
In addition to his massive physical presence, Payne is demonstrative on the court.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin — each of whom the Doggfather personally shouted out during his speech — also took home the same honor, making for emotional moments throughout the four-hour ceremony.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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Set in early 2010s Taipei during the rise of social media, the series examines generational rifts, shifting identities and the emotional toll of public opinion in Taiwan’s rapidly evolving society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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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
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Since their absence at David's 50th birthday party, both Brooklyn and Nicola have been mutually effusive on social media.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Keller is deft with translations of golf lingo for novice audiences, and generous with effusive monologues about the characters’ love of the sport.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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This is a group of people who have welcomed her in like family and are very loving to Tina and kind to her.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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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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This week, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest baked under intense heat that dried out soil and left vegetation vulnerable to fire start and spread.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Stark images of burning vehicles, rioters spraying painting cars with expletives and the intense back and forth between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom over how local law enforcement is handling the problems have been among the topics of conversation.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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