thought-provoking
adjective
: causing people to think seriously about something
a thought-provoking article
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If the vibrant energy, camaraderie, and stunning imagery weren’t enough, the evening also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion with designer Romeo Hunte, fashion model Chloé Vero, and hair architect Larry Sims.
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Kiefer joins a world-class editorial team at THR, a flagship entertainment media brand offering in-depth reporting, analysis and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access, world-class photography and video; and feature exclusives in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
What has made Harlem stand out in a classic and well-trodden genre is its balance being both a comfort show and a series that’s fresh and thought-provoking.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
From his earliest short films to his international breakthrough, The Host (2006), through the Oscar-winning Parasite (2019), Bong Joon Ho’s work defies simple categorization, embedding social critique into deeply humorous, unexpected, and thought-provoking stories.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Kiefer joins a world-class editorial team at THR, a flagship entertainment media brand offering in-depth reporting, analysis and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access, world-class photography and video; and feature exclusives in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
What has made Harlem stand out in a classic and well-trodden genre is its balance being both a comfort show and a series that’s fresh and thought-provoking.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
From his earliest short films to his international breakthrough, The Host (2006), through the Oscar-winning Parasite (2019), Bong Joon Ho’s work defies simple categorization, embedding social critique into deeply humorous, unexpected, and thought-provoking stories.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Thought-provoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thought-provoking. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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