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
While Wall Street executives have beat a trail to the UAE capital since the onset of the war, Silicon Valley leaders — who have been a major beneficiary of Gulf sovereign wealth funds’ largesse — have been less demonstrative.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
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Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
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Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Our bond has never been loud or demonstrative.
—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Alamo could be somewhat demonstrative toward Bishop, too.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for demonstrative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrative
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Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
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Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.
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Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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As expected, participants were effusive in their praise for the honoree.
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Cheveldayoff was more effusive.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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“Demonstrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrative. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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