We live in a confessional culture, provoked by social media and the internet and the warmth of the human impulse to share and … commiserate. Megan Garber
Whether the prime ministers took her counsel may have been another matter — the sessions were as private as conversations in a confessional. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 In a confessional, Thore talks about some of the struggles that come with having her boyfriend so far away. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 During a confessional, the Poosh founder got emotional while speaking candidly about her husband. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2022 After the newlyweds share a passionate kiss, Caroline is seen in a confessional, sitting on her husband's lap with her arms draped around him discussing their relationship. Lanae Brody, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Kim gave her confessional to the courthouse, but admits there’s little physical evidence that would make any charges stick. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 The clip transitions from Rémy's confessional to a date between her and Mr. Hunter. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Nick, April and Jennifer then get together for a confessional, where Nick opens up about being in a polygamous relationship. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 In her next confessional, Kim looks right at the camera. Mj Corey, Vogue, 16 June 2022
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The sweeping statements about the futility of human folly are mostly gone (except in the record’s closing number); so are the seemingly personal or confessional songs. Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Aug. 2022 The shooting tactic that drew out unforgettable confessional material from no less than Robert McNamara is powerless when it is being used to sell something, and when the person in front of the camera has no interest in confessing. Emily Yoshida, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2021 In a confessional interview, Brittany explains what already went down. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The sound of her music is pure indie-label bliss, filled with confessional lyrics and off-kilter observations and melancholy-Sunday-afternoon vibes buffeted by buzzsaw-sonic melodies. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2022 Now Lublin handles everyday filming and Levine the confessional shoots and reunion episodes. Brian Moylan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 This message feels like a messy paradox, one increasingly common as male artists across the board have become ever more confessional in their music. Jessica Rogers, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 As Eliot went through a crisis involving his turn to Christianity, Vivien’s invalidism, and his mother’s death, his letters got more and more intense and confessional. Christopher Tayler, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 The venues are usually bars and the confessional stories often pair well with an alcoholic beverage or two.San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably borrowed from French confessional (short for chaire confessionale, siège confessional, literally, "confessional seat"), noun derivative of confessional, adjective, "constituting or used for a confession," borrowed from Medieval Latin confessiōnālis, from Latin confessiōn-, confessiōconfession + -ālis-al entry 1
Adjective
borrowed from Medieval Latin confessiōnālis "constituting or used for a confession" — more at confessional entry 1