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
On the rooftop, residents will find an outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, private cabanas, an expansive sun deck, a hot tub and food and beverage services.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The National Park Service had been leading an expansive search for him, per a Lake Mead National Recreation Area missing persons poster shared on Instagram.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 May 2025
However, not all experts agree the amendment’s authors intended it to have such an expansive reading.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
In addition, drawings, prints, paintings, design objects and archival material from U.S.-based public and private collections offer an in-depth look at her expansive output and its inspirations.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The National Park Service had been leading an expansive search for him, per a Lake Mead National Recreation Area missing persons poster shared on Instagram.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 May 2025
However, not all experts agree the amendment’s authors intended it to have such an expansive reading.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
In addition, drawings, prints, paintings, design objects and archival material from U.S.-based public and private collections offer an in-depth look at her expansive output and its inspirations.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
Adjective
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Make sure to include nuances, counter-intuitive insights, and advanced strategies that only someone with extensive experience would know.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This is part of a broader political strategy to silence the spaces where LGBTQ youth find safety, community, and the freedom to express themselves.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Elle Fanning wore a custom Chanel dress in a pale blue silke crepe with a sweeping tulle skirt cinched with a black bow at the waist, completed with Cartier jewels.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Organizations that view trust as something to be actively built rather than passively maintained will gain the social capital needed to weather controversies and drive deeper mission impact.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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