Example Sentences

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This symphony of light continued into show of the Japanese house, which excels in techno-fabric, casting harsh, broodingly surreal shadows on looks showcasing explorations of sculptural dressing.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Archit, a talented cook, often busies himself in that kitchen, listening broodingly to nearby conversations.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

Those who plan on watching the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher can look forward to plenty of epic monster battles, character development, and Henry Cavill staring broodingly into the middle distance.

From The Verge • Dec. 17, 2021

The role made the broodingly handsome Finney a star and a working-class hero here.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2019

He stares broodingly into the camera like an old Hollywood actor.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm