expressive
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On screen, Guitarrica’s expressive and angular visage conveys the fright and uncertainty that afflict his character, who is desperate for tenderness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I'm not a very emotive or expressive person but I was absolutely blown away by it," he said, moments after seeing the tapestry.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
District Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California said in her decision that the government had illegally retaliated against Anthropic, deeming it a supply-chain risk “for constitutionally protected expressive activities.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Many singers would fix the pitch with technology, but Ms. Howard’s flawed vocal is uncannily expressive and human.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Luckily, the ubiquitous nature of music and arts as an expressive form found in all cultures, allows for extensive exchanges of ideas from all corners of the globe.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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