demonstrative

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The group’s atmospheric sound and heart-on-sleeve romanticism have become touchstones for a wide variety of acts, from tranquil dream-poppers to loud and demonstrative emo-punks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

These videos aren’t necessarily emblematic of what I like, but their presence is demonstrative of the strangest, most rat-like part of my brain, seeking dopamine hits in the form of weird, 30-second blips.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024

The audience’s demonstrative empathy for Louis, though, is as much a credit to the writing as Goldstein’s performance.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

But while the attack was more than purely demonstrative, it did not appear to signal Iran’s desire for an all-out fight.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

I wasn’t so demonstrative, but I felt proud and patriotic.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam