How to Use expansive in a Sentence

expansive

adjective
  • The house has expansive views of the valley.
  • The law was expansive in its scope.
  • She was in an expansive mood.
  • He was unusually expansive at the press conference.
  • The expansive views are worth the climb.
    — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
  • Part of that expansive cost is down to one key reason.
    — Utkarsh Sood june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • This expansive and lucky planet shows us how to grow our minds.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The expansive grounds unfold across a large lawn and bursts of lush plants.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
  • This expansive site spans 111 acres and sits atop a rocky hill.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
  • Her tastes for both are equally expansive.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The Spa The spa here is expansive, with three floors.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • Lim said he was stung by the spinoff news and its exclusion of the expansive cast.
    — Mekishana Pierre September 8, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The tech for the scheme was less sleek and impressive but still expansive.
    — WIRED, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The show is expansive and clever in its exploration of these themes.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
  • And world around this show can be so expansive and inclusive.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
  • For fitness lovers, there are padel and tennis courts and an expansive gym.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The expansive yard comes complete with a swimming pool and deck.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
  • These findings, in turn, formed the basis for the new and more expansive study.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The expansive, deep-blue ocean stretched out behind her under a bright sun.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Now, there’s a chance to take a more expansive approach, Chen said.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Love is expansive and hopeful again.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Upstairs, the rooms have cloud-like beds and wide windows with expansive views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • It has simply been given a glossier, more expansive frame.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • This short but steep trek takes you through a tunnel and ends at a viewpoint with expansive views of the cove.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Craig-Hensley said the plan is expansive.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • This expansive approach suits a story with as much depth and scope as Dune.
    — and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 30 July 2024
  • There is no such thing as a movie or TV library that's too expansive.
    — Sarah Toscano, PEOPLE.com, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Early word is that the bar will also have an expansive program.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024
  • All of the bedrooms are expansive and ensuite.
    — David Caraccio may 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
  • Amid the expansive space are five distinct areas, each with its own vibe and design.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024

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