20
representative(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
11
demonstrative(adjective, characteristic, warm, loving, affectionate)
10
graphic(adjective, clear, see, explicit, visible)
10
explanatory(adjective, warm, explain, loving, critical)
9
expository(adjective, warm, explain, loving, expressive)
9
typical(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
8
characteristic(adjective, correct, excellent, perfect, common)
8
elucidative(adjective, explain, explanatory)
7
exemplary(adjective, characteristic, excellent, perfect, common)
7
exemplifying(adjective, explanatory)
7
figurative(adjective, representation, literal, explanatory)
7
pictorial(adjective, see, graphic, explanatory)
6
clarifying(adjective, explanatory)
6
explicative(adjective, explain, explanatory)
6
sample(adjective, expressive, graphic, explanatory, probationary)
5
distinctive
5
emblematic(adjective, characteristic, common, ordinary, natural)
5
exegetic(adjective, explain, explanatory)
5
explicatory(adjective, critical, expressive, graphic, explanatory)
5
expositive(adjective, explain, explanatory)
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