as in extensive
having considerable extent
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
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Recent Examples of expansive
For punk rockers of Moore’s generation, Verlaine’s expansive tastes were a revelation — including the then-taboo influence of the Grateful Dead.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Head to the expansive Front Lawn for croquet, cornhole, and other games and activities.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The home takes on a much brighter feel on the inside, with open-plan entertaining spaces and expansive walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The pop culture company is one of the must-see destinations of the convention center, thanks in part to its expansive line-up of convention-only exclusives that fans and collectors insatiably gobble up.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Head to the expansive Front Lawn for croquet, cornhole, and other games and activities.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The home takes on a much brighter feel on the inside, with open-plan entertaining spaces and expansive walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The pop culture company is one of the must-see destinations of the convention center, thanks in part to its expansive line-up of convention-only exclusives that fans and collectors insatiably gobble up.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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Ezra Jin, the founder of Zion Church, was among dozens of members caught up in a sweeping crackdown by Chinese authorities late last year.
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His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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