Sentence examples for provocative affirmation from inspiring English sources

This may seem a simple if provocative affirmation of identity until you read that the artist, the Conceptualist William Anastasi, was born a Christian.

The provocation proved provocative.

While she differed sharply from Nietzsche on many issues, including rationality, free will, and individual rights, his influence is evident in her provocative, often aphoristic, point-counterpoint writing style, as well as in her "transvaluation" of traditional values and her powerful affirmation of life and joy and the spirit of youth.

How provocative.

We want affirmation.

She smiles in affirmation.

Are we seeking affirmation?

Individual affirmation is discouraged.

That's affirmation".

Or an implicit affirmation.

"Very provocative".