thought-provoking

adjective

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

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High-minded stuff like this could well result in something that’s as inert and exciting as, well, a pile of rocks, but Kossakovsky creates a thought-provoking visual poem that enlightens and nudges to consider a better future that respects structures and elements. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025 To make the principles applicable to the reader’s circumstance, each chapter ends with a checklist of ideas and key thought-provoking takeaways. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, Venus in Gemini turns up the chatter, presenting the opportunity for closure or thought-provoking conversations that may enlighten you with a fresh perspective. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025 That's what makes his work equally frustrating and thought-provoking. EW.com, 16 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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