haunting

Example Sentences

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The images are haunting, but undeniably charming, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

They praised the "emotional depth" of Freije's work, highlighting its "unique sculptural vocabulary of materials and forms, as well as the haunting and expressive way she transformed the space through her arrangement of figures".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A concern haunting investors is that Apple appears to be easing into AI while rivals Google, Microsoft and OpenAI race ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Outside, in the distance, someone plays a harmonica—a haunting tune in triple time, although I can’t place it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen