cathartic
Example Sentences
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They find their own experience out of it, which can be quite emotional and quite cathartic in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times
"It just sounded to me like a really interesting sound and something that I could incorporate into the cathartic nature of my work."
From BBC
Anger, judgment and/or “tough love” can feel cathartic in the moment, but that can leave people hurt and confused.
From MarketWatch
The co-stars discuss their new Prime Video psychological thriller series based on Michelle Frances’ book, why it felt cathartic to channel anger and the open-ended finale.
From Los Angeles Times
It made me think a lot about my existence as a woman and as a human being, and it really was cathartic for me.
From Los Angeles Times
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