confessional
Example Sentences
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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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