soulful

Example Sentences

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Around 163 million people tuned in to last year's contest, which offered songs ranging from ebullient bangers to soulful ballads.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a faithful facsimile—with a singular ingredient absent: the soulful performance of Al Pacino in the central role of the hapless bank robber Sonny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It can turn a rancorous conversation into a more soulful and forgiving one.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

On one balcony, a recording of Nina Simone’s soulful 1965 rendition of the spiritual “Sinnerman” is set over pirated archival footage of the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

I slipped my shoes on and padded outside in my pajamas, following the sweet, soulful sound.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool