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confessional

[kuhn-fesh-uh-nl] / kənˈfɛʃ ə nl /
NOUN
confession booth
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The 83-year-old confessional lyricist said in a statement that she had "been learning how to live with Parkinson's disease" and that she had also been treated for skin cancer.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

But McElwee’s nonlinear construction and brusque, confessional narration slowly transform the film into something much deeper, a poignant work of art that instantly yet subtly aligns itself with the great stories of our time.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

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

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

It’s worth noting she first gained recognition in Hollywood near the tail end of the 2010s, a decade defined by confessional, antiheroic millennial dramedy in the comically self-aware vein of “Girls,” “Insecure” and “Broad City.”

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

The tree’s huge, dark branches offered protection, like a confessional.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya



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