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
Finney-Smith has become one of the team’s most talkative players and a consistent source of energy.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
As Shrek sets out with his talkative sidekick Donkey, the adventure quickly evolves from a simple quest to a journey of self-discovery, unexpected relationships and a lot of hilarity along the way.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Put two confident and talkative teen-agers on the court against each other, and the mics will catch some quips, and that’s what the viewers got with Waters & Patriquin trading winners and barbs all afternoon.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Clarabelle Cow With her signature cowbell, Clarabelle Cow is one of Mickey Mouse’s cheerful and talkative friends.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
As Shrek sets out with his talkative sidekick Donkey, the adventure quickly evolves from a simple quest to a journey of self-discovery, unexpected relationships and a lot of hilarity along the way.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Put two confident and talkative teen-agers on the court against each other, and the mics will catch some quips, and that’s what the viewers got with Waters & Patriquin trading winners and barbs all afternoon.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Clarabelle Cow With her signature cowbell, Clarabelle Cow is one of Mickey Mouse’s cheerful and talkative friends.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkative
Adjective
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Others lauded Fox for his performance but questioned why city staff and the outside search firm working on the hire haven’t been more communicative with council members, including about the pauses in the hiring process.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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To mitigate these risks, private partners should enter with eyes wide open and invest in building strong, communicative relationships with public sector counterparts.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the split, she’s been vocal about maintaining a solid co-parenting relationship with Shumpert for their two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Warren has been a vocal opponent of Musk and his involvement in the Trump administration.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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There wasn’t any banter from the usually loquacious Morris.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The titular security professional, as this loquacious young man thinks of himself, guards a Manhattan residential building on the graveyard shift when trouble, in the shape of two police officers, comes walking into his lobby.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The saw-whets definitely were chatty and putting on a show.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Social energy picks up mid-month, as chatty Mercury hits your communication zone on May 10.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Respondents to Mitchell’s poll heavily favored former Vice President Kamala Harris (44%) and former Rep. Katie Porter (28%) to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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On Tuesday, outgoing acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin stated that the office would investigate Biden’s last-minute pardons.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Maher teased his March 31 dinner with Trump on social media in the days leading up to the date, with many expecting a blowout between the mouthy late-night pundit and controversial president.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Following a group of mouthy anti-heroes teaming up against a common threat, the film stars Pugh (Yelena Belova), Pullman (Sentry), Wyatt Russell (John Walker), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barns), David Harbour (Red Gaurdian) and Olga Kurylenko (Taskmaster).—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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And yet, there is no place Bret, the more garrulous of the two brothers and host of the Bret Boone Podcast, would rather be (Bret and Aaron also have a younger brother, Matthew, who played minor-league baseball).—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Talkative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkative. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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