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
But no matter how much unease appears in the book, Childish Literature remains affectionate and optimistic, expansive, content at times to be corny.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Both passes offer different versions, with the most expansive (and expensive) covering mountains on nearly every continent.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The PowerPoint presentation stated the curriculum defines terms such as gender identity, gender expression, cisgender, transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive.
—Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
Known for its expansive craft beer menu that changes seasonally with 36 taps and dozens of bottles and cans, specialty burgers and pub fare, the new M.L. Rose location opened Oct. 21 at 2145 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Both passes offer different versions, with the most expansive (and expensive) covering mountains on nearly every continent.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The PowerPoint presentation stated the curriculum defines terms such as gender identity, gender expression, cisgender, transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive.
—Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
Known for its expansive craft beer menu that changes seasonally with 36 taps and dozens of bottles and cans, specialty burgers and pub fare, the new M.L. Rose location opened Oct. 21 at 2145 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expansive
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Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Frame your initiative as supporting broader company goals like cost reduction, efficiency or customer experience.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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His first 2016 term was derailed by COVID, but after four years of failure by the corrupt Biden administration, President Trump's 2024 win was a victory by a diverse and broad coalition of Americans.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Carter and those around him hoped that the accords would eventually pave the way to a wider regional peace, centered on a covenant between Israel and the Palestinians.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the second half of the show, the box grew larger, presenting Ado with a wider area in which to perform.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
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Most economists expect inflation to fall in 2025, though many caution that President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose sweeping tariffs and deport unauthorized immigrants could cause consumer prices to rise.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Enjoy sweeping views of the Indian River Lagoon with easy access to swimming, boating, diving, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and even sea turtle spotting.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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My deepest condolences go out to his wife Diane and the rest of his family.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Locking in these yields can protect against unexpected, deeper rate cuts from the Fed, said Wells Fargo’s Alvarado.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Expansive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expansive. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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