thought-provoking

adjective

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

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Demonstrating the rising talent of these teenagers, these shorts encompass thought-provoking scripts, breathtaking and delightful cinematography, rich stop-motion animation, and genre-pushing meditations. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025 From wellness sessions to mentorship labs, wine tastings to Trap Karaoke, and thought-provoking panels to live podcast recordings—every detail has been curated to uplift and inspire. Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025 Philosophical Insight: Some strains encourage deep thought, making philosophical and thought-provoking literature even more impactful. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 While theorizing the impacts a black hole would have on the human body is a thought-provoking experiment, experts agree there is no need to lose sleep. Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 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 10 Apr. 2025.

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