thought-provoking

adjective

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

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Law talk: The San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels will host a thought-provoking discussion on the tension between the Judicial and Executive branches of the U.S. government from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025 Her work focuses on thought-provoking, ensemble dramas that capture the beautiful mess of family, the weight of expectations, and the fight for identity. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025 The event has evolved into a multidisciplinary cultural mélange, including ancient dramas, classical music, dynamic contemporary dance, and thought-provoking visual installations. Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 However, the heart of the attraction is a thought-provoking original story: Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, a descendant of the same doctor who brought the first Frankenstein to life, is trying to clear her family’s name. Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.

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