provocative
Example Sentences
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He likes stories that are provocative, humorous and say something about how we live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
South Korea's national security office convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, where participants called recent launches "provocative acts" and demanded Pyongyang "immediately halt them".
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Matières Fécales — literally French for “fecal matter” — has gone from an intentionally provocative outsider project to dressing some of the world’s biggest celebrities, including Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Demi Moore and Kylie Jenner.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
He’s gained a reputation as the provocative bad boy of comedy with irresistible charm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Another e-mail came from a corporation in Pennsylvania, less formally written, telling her a local professor had identified her as a provocative race blogger and asking if she would lead their annual diversity workshop.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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