cathartic

Example Sentences

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That night she spent producing “Start Over” was immensely cathartic, just like writing it had been.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Is that cathartic to write and to perform?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"In a cathartic way it did play a little bit of a factor in my retirement as I knew you've got to let this kid fly now."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

After a difficult first season following his move from Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres' goals were as cathartic for the Sweden striker as Eze's were for him.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

She says it’s cathartic, it sets her up for a good weekend, and because she cleans the house aerobically, it means she doesn’t have to go to the gym.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins