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demonstrative

[duh-mon-struh-tiv] / dəˈmɒn strə tɪv /




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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

“How he not only led by example, but he was very demonstrative in the practice in terms of his expectations of the team, how they played, their togetherness,” Pelinka said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

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

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




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