emotive

Example Sentences

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The revelation for Paris was to turn “Satyagraha” into both a dark political exercise as well as an emotive dance-opera.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“The emotive nature of the category, alongside these durable levers that we bring to market, puts us in a category which is relatively much more inert to some of these macro headwinds,” Singh said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Veteran Pinoy rock bands like Eraserheads and current acts like Cup of Joe and Lola Amour are cutting-edge, virtuosic and exquisitely emotive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Her spontaneity, emotive restraint and quiet confidence stood out immediately. Her courage to move far from home and attempt something entirely new at this age won us over."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

“And it’s a temptation for any intelligent person, and especially for perfectionists such as the ancients and ourselves, to try to murder the primitive, emotive, appetitive self. But that is a mistake.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt