propulsive
adjective
pro·pul·sive
prə-ˈpəl-siv 
: tending or having power to propel
propulsive force
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His work combines rigorous reporting with a cinematic sensibility that makes complex stories both propulsive and emotionally resonant.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Christopher Nolan’s mind-scrambling film moves at such a propulsive clip that there’s hardly any time to question whether anything actually makes sense.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The three Mikkola girls drive this propulsive family epic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The record’s propulsive synths mimic the whirr of wheels on the road, mechanized background noise for a life and a mind that won’t be still.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Christopher Nolan’s mind-scrambling film moves at such a propulsive clip that there’s hardly any time to question whether anything actually makes sense.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The three Mikkola girls drive this propulsive family epic.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The record’s propulsive synths mimic the whirr of wheels on the road, mechanized background noise for a life and a mind that won’t be still.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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