demonstrative

Example Sentences

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And he has a distaste for “poverty porn,” of the kind showcased at fundraising concerts by morally demonstrative pop stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 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

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

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

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam