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thought-provoking

[thawt-pruh-voh-king] / ˈθɔt prəˌvoʊ kɪŋ /


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“It's thought provoking and delicious, though admittedly strange,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

“I try to always focus on both thought provoking, but also pleasurable and fun,” said Thompson.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2022

"What a truly emotional, thought provoking and well articulated documentary," wrote TV presenters Dick and Dom on Twitter.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2021

“But music has a way of provoking thought, provoking reflection and challenging social norms in ways that aren’t immediately threatening.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2019

The quips are thought provoking, without being too harsh or hurting.

From Truth and the Myth : Couplets quips by Narayanan, A. R.