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as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a poignant story of a love affair that ends in tragedy
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a poignant truthfulness to the author's observations on marriage
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Recent Examples of poignant
One poignant example of the administration’s power came when the Federal Communications Commission approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, with Skydance vowing to end DEI considerations in hiring, promotions, development and compensation.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For Nuyorican actress and longtime Spike Lee collaborator Rosie Perez, who also appears in the film, working with Palmieri was especially poignant.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The stage renaming is especially poignant for the Bronfman family, who will be part of an unveiling ceremony at the Toronto waterfront studio Wednesday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans fill streets in poignant send-off for Ozzy Osbourne
Hundreds of fans and friends gathered in Birmingham, England, for a funeral procession to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourn as a hearse accompanied by a brass band carried the metal icon's casket through the streets of his hometown.
—USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For Nuyorican actress and longtime Spike Lee collaborator Rosie Perez, who also appears in the film, working with Palmieri was especially poignant.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The stage renaming is especially poignant for the Bronfman family, who will be part of an unveiling ceremony at the Toronto waterfront studio Wednesday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans fill streets in poignant send-off for Ozzy Osbourne
Hundreds of fans and friends gathered in Birmingham, England, for a funeral procession to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourn as a hearse accompanied by a brass band carried the metal icon's casket through the streets of his hometown.
—USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poignant
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The former couple, who share son Sasha and daughter Kai, revealed that Sasha left home for college in emotional tributes shared on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Everyone here is dealing with the same absurd expectations, and at least Jesus has his brother for emotional support, Christian basically says.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Pepper jelly is the secret to perfectly caramelized pork chops packed with sweet and spicy flavor.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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While both teams boast impressive lineups, the tournament host site will also be one of the stars of the weekend.—
Zach Schenfisch,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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These are impressive figures for an original horror film, especially one that cost its backers at Warner Bros. just $38 million to produce.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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Within an hour of arriving, a familiar, piquant aroma wafted from the kitchen.—
Cleyvis Natera,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 July 2025
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Unrefined coconut oil has a more pungent coconut smell and flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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The cheekily coined Cadieux e Pepe, a nod to Detroit’s Cadieux Road, reimagines cacio e pepe in pizza form—chewy dough crowned with sharp Parmesan, pungent fresh garlic, and cracked black pepper.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Ghost Pepper rub brings fiery Louisiana spices with ghost pepper heat, while Lemon Pepper offers a zesty, citrusy twist.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and zesty with lingering notes of rye spices, caramel and seasoned oak.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Poignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poignant. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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