as in communicative
fond of talking or conversation
a talkative outgoing tour guide showed our school group around the city
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a talkative mood
a talkative neighbor
a gossipy neighbor
an opinionated neighbor
an inquisitive neighbor
a vocal neighbor
a sociable neighbor
a talkative child
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Recent Examples of talkative
My favorite early fact about Pope Bob from Chicago comes from his talkative brother John.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 12 May 2025
Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
Building strong relationships—without being the loudest in the room
Introverts are rarely the most talkative people in meetings or social settings.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 12 May 2025
Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
Building strong relationships—without being the loudest in the room
Introverts are rarely the most talkative people in meetings or social settings.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
Adjective
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Painting a picture of the way forward and then remaining visible, calm and communicative builds trust and cultivates stability.—
Camille Nicita,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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A week later, following speculation by critics and outspoken celebrities that this was a politically motivated move, Paramount obtained FCC approval for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Being outspoken is even better, and with cord-cutting wreaking havoc on TV viewing, traditional TV players that used to develop their talent in house are increasingly turning to outsiders to help give them relevance to an audience that might otherwise bypass their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Recently during a private fundraiser in New Jersey, the loquacious thought leader had some harsh advice for Democrats.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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That easily eclipses the exploits of his loquacious father, Mychal Thompson, who won two titles with the Lakers before becoming a broadcaster with the team as well as a radio personality.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that when an AI service answers in a chatty and familiar manner that is purpose-built to imitate human conversations, humans are more likely to want to be friendly in response.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Just like people, some cats are more chatty than others.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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When leadership transitions start quietly, those closest to the outgoing person are often treated with caution or suspicion.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What was meant to be a tribute to the district's outgoing superintendent has raised questions for Jefferson County Board of Education members about how district leaders are spending a massive donation, particularly without board oversight or approval.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Just imagine what would have happened to that mouthy, fearless girl coming of age in an Argentina dominated by the brutal military juntas of the late seventies and eighties.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Lipman and Cowen confirmed that no one else was even considered for the role of mouthy matriarch Debbie Novotny.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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But most unforgettable are the fantastic driving sequences and the almost casually riveting performances — with James Taylor making for a perfectly intense (and surprisingly charismatic) lead, an ideal foil for the garrulous, slightly helpless Oates.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Yet while the family, in all its whirling, garrulous energy, appears outwardly welcoming to the newcomer, Marina soon encounters limits to their acceptance.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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