How to Use thought-provoking in a Sentence

thought-provoking

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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
  • Have a thought-provoking question prepared to keep people on their toes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
  • One need not be physicist or physician to find Levitt’s book mind-broadening and thought-provoking.
    Nina MacLaughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The Baltimore artist has an eye for joyful and thought-provoking artwork.
    John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This gives the novel a timely impact and thought-provoking substance.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Martinez is not a doctor, but her work is grounded in science, researched and thought-provoking.
    Amy Silverman, STAT, 2 June 2023
  • 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
  • So with all of its thought-provoking dialogue, what tone can viewers expect?
    Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
  • This thought-provoking dialogue makes one thing clear: computers of the future won’t be made of metal and plastic.
    Longreads, 16 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • The idea is built around using cards with thought-provoking questions to help attendees interact.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sophie Cousens returns with a delightful and thought-provoking new novel.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 29 July 2023
  • This year, the contest announced its results Monday night, revealing a suite of thought-provoking photographs.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
  • For the night, guests got to experience joy in the form of thought-provoking conversation, delicious pie, and immaculate vibes.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Aug. 2023
  • This fall, go on a journey to some of the most captivating sculpture parks across America, where art and nature converge in thought-provoking ways amidst beautiful settings.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Sufjan Stevens remains my go-to subway companion, providing the perfect soundtrack for thought-provoking drift-aways.
    Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2023
  • With its thought-provoking premise, brutal imagery, and intense performances, The Platform is a haunting and provocative experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • The thought-provoking content is likely to inspire discussions about Wilkerson’s ideas and the movie’s themes of courage, integrity, self-control and perseverance.
    Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Their intricate and thought-provoking designs have set them apart from the crowd, earning them a reputation as a designer with boundless potential.
    Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
  • This thought-provoking essay discusses Georgism, land-value tax, and anti-landlordism, and asks whether our descendants will look back on our time and view land ownership as immoral.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 9 May 2023
  • Now is the perfect time to collaborate and engage in thought-provoking conversations, whether while brainstorming with colleagues or through deep discussions with a close friend.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Nevertheless, there were lots of thought-provoking nuggets in their information.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 May 2024

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