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catharsis

[kuh-thahr-sis] / kəˈθɑr sɪs /


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Catharsis seems to be in fashion among this spring's new dramas.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

Catharsis is the agenda for Porridge Radio, the British band led by Dana Margolin.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

The Catharsis on the Mall begins Friday and continues through Sunday with round-the-clock seminars and performances in tents, stages and camps near the Washington Monument.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2017

Catharsis, however, is not the same as change.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2017

Catharsis could only gather around the theme of love, which, considering that they were strangers trapped in an opera box, was far more uncomfortable than cathartic.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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