propulsive
adjective
pro·pul·sive
prə-ˈpəl-siv 
: tending or having power to propel
propulsive force
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This season, to see such robust, propulsive Black characters — all very different — in scenes together was extraordinary.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026
Rockets generate propulsive force, also known as thrust, by expelling high-velocity exhaust in a rearward stream.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
And to be sure, there’s plenty of reference catnip for a niche reader in this hip, propulsive tale.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
But the cast, while extremely likable, were not super propulsive.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026
Rockets generate propulsive force, also known as thrust, by expelling high-velocity exhaust in a rearward stream.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
And to be sure, there’s plenty of reference catnip for a niche reader in this hip, propulsive tale.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
But the cast, while extremely likable, were not super propulsive.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for propulsive
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“Propulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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