How to Use thought-provoking in a Sentence
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In the book, the twist is striking and thought-provoking.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, not every prompt needs to be that thought-provoking.
—Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
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Cowen’s book is a thought-provoking look at the origins and support of the school voucher movement.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Have a thought-provoking question prepared to keep people on their toes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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One need not be physicist or physician to find Levitt’s book mind-broadening and thought-provoking.
—Nina MacLaughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
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For the deep thinker This seminal book is a thought-provoking gift for any sci-fi fan or existential thinker.
—Angela Ledgerwood, wsj.com, 28 Oct. 2023
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The Baltimore artist has an eye for joyful and thought-provoking artwork.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
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Part-splatter movie and part meditation on the dangers of science run amok, Day of the Dead is a sobering and thought-provoking take on the zombie genre.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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This gives the novel a timely impact and thought-provoking substance.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
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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
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The wonder Dig into these thought-provoking reads. — The rotation of Earth’s core has been slowing over the past few decades, a recent study confirmed.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 6 July 2024
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Our thanks to David Boreanaz and the entire cast and crew for bringing this phenomenal and thought-provoking series to life.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2023
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Martinez is not a doctor, but her work is grounded in science, researched and thought-provoking.
—Amy Silverman, STAT, 2 June 2023
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All eyes are on you and with Mercury in the mix, your conversations are all the more exhilarating and thought-provoking.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Soon, the camera cuts to J. Cole who delivers a thought-provoking verse following his journey as an artist and the evolution of his craft.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2023
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So with all of its thought-provoking dialogue, what tone can viewers expect?
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
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This thought-provoking dialogue makes one thing clear: computers of the future won’t be made of metal and plastic.
—Longreads, 16 Aug. 2024
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This thought-provoking dialogue makes one thing clear: computers of the future won’t be made of metal and plastic.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
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This thought-provoking novel about love, friendship and unlikely connections is perfect for fans of the movie Her.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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For many, fall symbolizes a time of transition, and one of the best ways to prepare for change is to immerse yourself in some entertaining and thought-provoking books.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
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The idea is built around using cards with thought-provoking questions to help attendees interact.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2024
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Set in his hometown of Long Beach, CA, the hilarious and thought-provoking series is loosely based on the artist’s experiences.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 June 2024
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Meanwhile, Jupiter in Gemini supercharges your third house of the mind, bringing a surge of fresh ideas and thought-provoking conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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With powerful performances and a thought-provoking storyline, the film offers a poignant commentary on the failures of the US justice system and the human cost of the War on Terror.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
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Journalist Marisa Meltzer’s chronicle of Glossier’s rise and fall is both an enjoyable read and a thought-provoking cautionary tale.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2023
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Then, still fresh off his sophomore set, good kid, m.A.A.d. city (2012), a brilliant album that cemented the Compton native as a cultural force with thought-provoking lyrics.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2023
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Ahead, check out 21 fun and thought-provoking questions to ask your partner at the beginning of a blossoming relationship.
—Zoë Hecht, Women's Health, 7 June 2023
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Sophie Cousens returns with a delightful and thought-provoking new novel.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 29 July 2023
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These themes make The Breakthrough not just a gripping crime drama but also a thought-provoking look at the future of criminal investigations.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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This year, the contest announced its results Monday night, revealing a suite of thought-provoking photographs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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