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confessional

[kuhn-fesh-uh-nl] / kənˈfɛʃ ə nl /
NOUN
confession booth
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Regardless, her first two full-length releases squarely fit within contemporary trends in confessional pop.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

But there's clearly a demand for the confessional style.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Though music was at its heart, stand-up comedian Emily Catalano opened the show, and Bird himself invoked humor throughout his set, slipping self-deprecating quips and confessional anecdotes about each lyric’s meaning in between songs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

But on this night, surrounded by friends and empowered by the confessional tone of the speech, he can’t help himself.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly



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