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Recent Examples of pathos
In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Henry plays the scene with his signature, pitch-perfect mix of pathos and humor, and that’s something that still rips (literally till the show’s final moments).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
As Stacey explains, the team needed to reflect on their own experiences in order to bring pathos to the character, while still crafting a story that leans futuristic in a uniquely Overwatch way.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ethos emphasizes credibility and trust, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos relies on logic and reasoning.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Henry plays the scene with his signature, pitch-perfect mix of pathos and humor, and that’s something that still rips (literally till the show’s final moments).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
As Stacey explains, the team needed to reflect on their own experiences in order to bring pathos to the character, while still crafting a story that leans futuristic in a uniquely Overwatch way.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ethos emphasizes credibility and trust, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos relies on logic and reasoning.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathos
Noun
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But while there was undeniable joy in that surreal experience, a quiet sorrow lingered beneath it all.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The aubade flourishes wherever lovers try to cling to a few more moments together before the sweet sorrow of parting.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Stitt's family and friends attended the sentencing, expressing their grief and emphasizing that she has never been forgotten.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Clients often bring their full selves—grief, joy, fear, confidence.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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The experiment of pairing Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard ended in anguish when Lillard tore his Achilles during the first round of the playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Without that, the Sinaloa cartel are likely to remain a prominent, wealthy force — and more families will feel anguish like that of Vivian Aispuro’s family.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Moroney’s songs, often written with collaborators, are full of artful and sometimes acidic depictions of heartache.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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As Moroney skipped across the stage singing about boys, heartache, and self-esteem, the friends, all dressed to match the star in cobalt blue and white cowboy boots, clutched each other and sang the lyrics at the top of their lungs.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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The pink-haired star from Colombia is pulling inspiration from one of her idols, Taylor Swift, and turning her own personal stories of love and heartbreak into anthems with her debut album Preguntas a Las 11:11, which comes out on May 9.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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Once entwined with heartbreak, the dress is now synonymous with glamour, resilience, and an evening of celebration rather than loss.—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Some of his misery has resulted from brilliant deflections or bad bounces off of his defencemen, but Hellebuyck is responsible for enough of his problems to earn the unwanted attention.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Strangling the dog to put it out of its misery could be seen as both an act of cruelty and an act of generosity, and that contradiction is interesting.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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How can adults, hardened by life’s woes, revamp their own first-love feeling in their day to day?—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Singer Cassie, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend whose real name is Casandra Elizabeth Ventura, was the catalyst to Diddy’s legal woes.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Pathos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathos. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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