as in outgoing
characterized by abundant communication and expression
The child was shy and not very communicative. The workplace had a friendly and communicative atmosphere.
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Recent Examples of communicative
And being more communicative even in my family, being more open, vulnerable and being a little better with my words of affirmation.
Martin: Did your parents embrace that part of American culture?
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Rachel Martin, NPR, 24 Nov. 2024
Finally, as communicative Mercury coordinates with ethereal Neptune at 8:33 pm EDT, our intuition and creativity are highlighted while frustration melts away.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision in Avs-Flyers game
The Avs are in the nation’s capital to face the Capitals again Thursday.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Being reliable, communicative, and adaptable can enhance a creator’s reputation and lead to repeat partnerships.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Martin, NPR, 24 Nov. 2024
Finally, as communicative Mercury coordinates with ethereal Neptune at 8:33 pm EDT, our intuition and creativity are highlighted while frustration melts away.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Cale Makar’s big night helps Avalanche solve Flyers
NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision in Avs-Flyers game
The Avs are in the nation’s capital to face the Capitals again Thursday.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Being reliable, communicative, and adaptable can enhance a creator’s reputation and lead to repeat partnerships.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for communicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
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Coaching Carousel: Aaron Glenn returns Yesterday, the Jets gave outgoing Lions DC Aaron Glenn something to celebrate, via a five-year contract to become their next head coach.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Harris, the outgoing taoiseach, assumed the role of deputy prime minister Thursday, and will expect to step back into the role of Ireland’s leader again in 2027.—
Kathy Rose O'Brien,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, was very vocal in her criticism of the 9% turnout four years ago.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Claypool has missed the last five practices, and even while on the sideline during Monday’s practice, his talkative nature with some of the defenders did not go over well with the other side of the ball.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
5 Aug. 2024
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In 2001's Bridget Jones's Diary, what starts as a not-so-meet-cute between the talkative Bridget (Renée Zellweger) and the offensive Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at a New Year's Eve party unfolds into one of the most swoon-worthy rom-coms the genre has to offer.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Nov. 2024
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Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024
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Engage the public in an expansive daily dialogue and open communication.—
Brandon Hoffman,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, Eli Lilly’s pipeline is expansive, with drugs under clinical trials in different therapeutic areas.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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