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

The latest in Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s series of cinematic essays is a rich and thought-provoking journey through aging, legacy and the intersection between artistic and personal relationships. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Earlier in their conversation, the Kiss of the Spider Woman star admitted that Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s thought-provoking 2025 horror film Together was an exception to her rule about not liking horror movies. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Nothing beats growing your LinkedIn account by sharing genuinely valuable and thought-provoking content in the first place. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

The Lounge hosts rotating art exhibits, spotlighting thought-provoking pieces like ceramics from Thai artist Bathma Kaew-Ngok and showstopping floral arrangements by Naomi Daimaru. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Rhymes for thought-provoking

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