demonstratively
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Sealing victory on the 18th green allowed the pair to finally cut loose emotionally, grabbing each other tightly in a vice-like grip before demonstratively expressing their delight.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
New York Philharmonic audiences can be cool, but they’ve demonstratively taken to Dudamel at Geffen, and an ethereal performance appeared to open ears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
“The Kremlin is demonstratively increasing pressure on local residents,” Lysianskyi said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
“It also begs the question of why the later migration was demonstratively more successful.”
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 13, 2023
The waitress brought the drinks, setting them demonstratively on Scheer’s side of the table.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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