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Examples of pulsate in a Sentence
The lights pulsated with the music.
People danced to the pulsating sounds of hip-hop.
Virtually every scene of the movie pulsates with suspense.
Recent Examples on the Web
On May 18th, the vibrant streets of Bushwick, New York, will pulsate with purpose as the Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health returns.
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Her canvases pulsated with brown hues, chromes, and crimson applied through watercolor ink to stroke the urgency of the situation in Gaza.
—Hoda Sherif, TIME, 10 May 2024
From the earthly delights of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eyes to the aquatic allure of iridescent highlights and shimmering glosses, every corner of GOSPEL NYC pulsated with the energy of possibility and the promise of transformation.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
Thankfully, longtime fans weren’t disappointed last night, since with 20 instrumentalists wedged onto the Gilman Opera House stage, Bang on a Can Allstars expertly translated the singular harmonic complexity and pulsating dynamics of 18 Musicians.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 6 May 2024
Hundreds of high school recruits and former players milled about on the field, some bopping to the pulsating music.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Shame pulsates through the introspective track released a month after Curtis’ suicide in March 1980.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Just last week, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, several witnesses saw a weird, pulsating light in the skies over the Green River.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Through dynamic cinematography and a pulsating soundtrack, Waves presents an emotional odyssey that reflects on forgiveness and healing, showcasing the indomitable spirit of youth.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Quincy Green, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Her canvases pulsated with brown hues, chromes, and crimson applied through watercolor ink to stroke the urgency of the situation in Gaza.
—Hoda Sherif, TIME, 10 May 2024
From the earthly delights of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eyes to the aquatic allure of iridescent highlights and shimmering glosses, every corner of GOSPEL NYC pulsated with the energy of possibility and the promise of transformation.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
Thankfully, longtime fans weren’t disappointed last night, since with 20 instrumentalists wedged onto the Gilman Opera House stage, Bang on a Can Allstars expertly translated the singular harmonic complexity and pulsating dynamics of 18 Musicians.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 6 May 2024
Hundreds of high school recruits and former players milled about on the field, some bopping to the pulsating music.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Shame pulsates through the introspective track released a month after Curtis’ suicide in March 1980.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Just last week, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, several witnesses saw a weird, pulsating light in the skies over the Green River.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Through dynamic cinematography and a pulsating soundtrack, Waves presents an emotional odyssey that reflects on forgiveness and healing, showcasing the indomitable spirit of youth.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Pulsate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulsate. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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