lightning rod
Example Sentences
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Not only is Shriver herself a lightning rod, but “A Better Life” is a novel about a torpedo of an issue: immigration.
No matter what you think of Pratt, an unapologetic lightning rod who stubbornly defies categorization, you can’t argue his entertainment value.
From Los Angeles Times
Its runaway popularity made it a lightning rod for debate and controversy.
Lopez: From the very beginning, for whatever reason, I’ve been a lightning rod for nice things and a lot of negativity.
From Los Angeles Times
As a rookie in 2023, Johnston was a lightning rod for ridicule on social media for his inconsistent performances — particularly drops — with many expecting more from a former first-round pick.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
