thought-provoking
adjective
: causing people to think seriously about something
a thought-provoking article
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The result is still thought-provoking, but a more palatable, contemporary and ultimately entertaining experience than the hefty, yet rewarding labor of reading Pynchon.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
His biggest critique is not having enough time to answer all the thought-provoking questions that came at the end.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
From thought-provoking art to delicious homegrown food, Spier presents a broad range of experiences.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
His biggest critique is not having enough time to answer all the thought-provoking questions that came at the end.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
From thought-provoking art to delicious homegrown food, Spier presents a broad range of experiences.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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