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confessional

[kuhn-fesh-uh-nl] / kənˈfɛʃ ə nl /
NOUN
confession booth
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Since 2022, she's cast a spell on the charts with swoonsome love songs that mix classic jazz vocals and luscious orchestrations with witty, confessional lyrics.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Well-known works will be shown alongside never-before-seen pieces in a display that highlights painting, video, textile, neon, sculpture and more to survey Ms. Emin’s confessional approach to creating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“I think I just pushed myself way past my limit,” she said in a confessional.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“Oh, great,” he said in a flood of relief, then added in a confessional tone, “I thought maybe you might not want me along.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson



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