cathartic

Example Sentences

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A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Is that cathartic to write and to perform?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"It was a cathartic moment for the islanders. Testament not just to Sergei and Tszman, but to the island itself and what it takes to live on an island like that."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier League leaders after 72 hours in hell.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

And passionate, cathartic church, that was black church.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah