confessional
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The son of an Irish mother and a Guyanese father, Lynott was the band’s bassist and primary songwriter, with a soothing voice that seemed almost confessional.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
There’s also a “spill your beans confessional board,” where visitors can anonymously respond to prompts.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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
The priest murmured Latin words of forgiveness in the confessional box.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
