thought-provoking

adjective

: causing people to think seriously about something
a thought-provoking article

Examples of thought-provoking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The thought-provoking drama won six Emmys last month, including the prizes for limited series, lead actor (Gadd) and supporting actress (Gunning). Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 Last year’s winner was, of course, Jonathan Glazer’s Zone of Interest, now remembered as much for Glazer’s controversial acceptance speech afterwards as for the movie’s thought-provoking narrative. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024 From the energetic rhythms of Drumline and Stomp The Yard to the thought-provoking narratives of School Daze and Higher Learning, each story offers a unique glimpse into the HBCU experience. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thought-provoking 

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“Thought-provoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thought-provoking. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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