demonstrative
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Meloni received Rubio politely, with the customary Italian cheek kisses and brief hug, but without the demonstrative warmth she sometimes shows other dignitaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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 demonstrative 22-year-old Korean made clear his displeasure at being asked to hole a short putt he felt should have been given.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024
Or that he celebrated with a demonstrative two-hand bat flip, displaying as much emotion as manager Dave Roberts could remember since his iconic long ball in the 2020 National League Championship Series.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024
We were never very demonstrative in our family; poor folk who toil and are full of cares are not so.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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