Examples of 'be provocative' in a sentence

Meaning of "be provocative"

be provocative ~ to deliberately make others feel upset, angry, or uncomfortable. 'Her outfit choice was meant to be provocative and spark discussions at the event.'

How to use "be provocative" in a sentence

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We consider them to be provocative and to be null and void.
The alternative narrative could appear to be provocative at times.
My show may be provocative but it really helps people.
The question is absurd and simply meant to be provocative.
An air of mystery can be provocative and appealing to a man.
I mean that sincerely and am not trying to be provocative.
Do not be afraid to be provocative or controversial.
They will shout questions at you that will be provocative.
The headline must be provocative and the layout attractive.
I am not saying this just to be provocative.
Be provocative and imaginative.
This book is also intended to be provocative and challenging.
You can be provocative without the need of justifying each argument.
A good thesis will probably be provocative.
Do not be provocative.

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Of course you have a right to be provocative.
I wanted it to be provocative and it was.
But it was clearly intended to be provocative.
I will be provocative.
Maybe he was simply trying to be provocative.
Know how to be provocative when needed and use intimacy to demonstrate creativity.
Just the word itself can be provocative and seductive.
To say it is more difficult for men is not meant to be provocative.
But let them be provocative.
Can you be provocative without provoking a backlash?
You can also be provocative.
To be provocative is to provoke, which means to stimulate a strong reaction.
In this essay we have tried to be provocative rather than exhaustive.
Highly detailed computer-generated images can also be provocative.
It was meant to be provocative and it was.
In our time to be truthful is to be provocative.
It would be provocative.
UNMOP did not assess these violations to be provocative.
I had to be provocative.
But I assume you were just trying to be provocative.
I aim to be provocative.
The girls ' clothing is supposed to be provocative.
Where must it be provocative when You have always tried to be proper.
His designs can be provocative.
Undertake not to be provocative or exaggerate in reporting news about crime or civil violations ;.
The effect can be provocative.
Her references can be provocative as she addresses timely social, political and personal concerns.
They just need to be provocative.
I know it would be provocative for your film, but we will be arrested.
It would also appear to be provocative.
I pushed the piece to be provocative and obviously Somebody just took it too far.
Just disturbing enough to be provocative.
Must a poem be provocative to be proactive?
They are not there to be provocative.
Gifting lingerie can be provocative or demure, impractical or useful, dreamily romantic or racy.

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