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Recent Examples of poignantly
The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But as the essays so poignantly remind us, the grief of losing a canine companion is matched only by the singular joy of having one in the first place.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
As the couple’s busy day of engagements on Thursday neared its end, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex poignantly stopped by the King Hussein Cancer Center, a thoughtful choice as Harry’s father, King Charles, is still receiving treatment for cancer.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
What’s wrong with being uncomfortable and plowing through demanding texts that challenge us to think about bygone times, far-off places and painful emotions, poignantly expressed?
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more poignantly, various DOJ and FBI officials have refused to pursue the administration’s agenda to go after journalists, with a number resigning their positions, Deadline can confirm.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Two chairs were poignantly left empty in the ceremony space to honor Will's parents.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But as the essays so poignantly remind us, the grief of losing a canine companion is matched only by the singular joy of having one in the first place.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
As the couple’s busy day of engagements on Thursday neared its end, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex poignantly stopped by the King Hussein Cancer Center, a thoughtful choice as Harry’s father, King Charles, is still receiving treatment for cancer.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
What’s wrong with being uncomfortable and plowing through demanding texts that challenge us to think about bygone times, far-off places and painful emotions, poignantly expressed?
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more poignantly, various DOJ and FBI officials have refused to pursue the administration’s agenda to go after journalists, with a number resigning their positions, Deadline can confirm.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Two chairs were poignantly left empty in the ceremony space to honor Will's parents.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poignantly
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If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Candidates diverge sharply on school police, Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Patients can feel that exclusion most acutely.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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If manufacturers choose to pull certain products from New York or significantly increase prices to offset compliance costs, the effects will be felt most acutely in communities that already struggle with food access.—
Francisco Marte,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The View From Letterboxd The Letterboxd founders seem keenly aware of the potential for alienating their users — just read their extremely long About Us page, which explains most features and decisions made by the company in detail.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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And Pearlman seems to keenly understand that.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the opening keynote, president of public broadcaster Arte France Bruno Patino provided a bleak yet piercingly precise evaluation of the industry today.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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His lashes are long, the eyes deep-set, large and intense, staring piercingly into you.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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After Talley’s initial court hearing Monday, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 President John Catanzara and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza were among several officials who harshly criticized the passage of the SAFE-T Act and Lyke’s decision to grant Talley pretrial release.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Again, Gulutzan was reluctant to criticize his team too harshly given how close the series has been.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The music came back on, and the men danced somberly to wedding music.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In a chatbot, darkly There are a few ways, some of which are more straightforward than others, to ensure that your personal data doesn’t end up in Google’s AI training set.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Simple, shocking, darkly beautiful imagery and an extreme performance dramatize the psyche of a man deeply disappointed with his childhood, who seeks to recreate it by any means possible.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such cuts would defund Florida Forever, severely limiting the state’s ability to protect priority conservation lands and undermining administrative and staffing capacity.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Others have been severely neglected or abused or left stranded following their owner’s death.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Poignantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poignantly. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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