cathartic

Example Sentences

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A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That night she spent producing “Start Over” was immensely cathartic, just like writing it had been.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For 23-year-old Lucas Leach, who plays pickpocket Gabriel, returning to school to film Crookhaven was a cathartic experience.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

It’s cathartic and cleansing, and sometimes I see dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

And one could only be left to sit back and witness this spectacle, waiting to see if anything brilliant or cathartic would come about.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley