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Recent Examples of poignantly
Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.
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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
Even as the Deliriant and his pint-size accomplice attempt to hoodwink a monster, they’re left to wonder, poignantly, if anything in their duplicitous world is real.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Even as the Deliriant and his pint-size accomplice attempt to hoodwink a monster, they’re left to wonder, poignantly, if anything in their duplicitous world is real.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poignantly
Adverb
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Somaliland’s moment in Washington has been building for years, but the pace has accelerated sharply.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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With the convention center demolished for renovations, festivalgoers moving between key areas like Rainey Street and Congress Avenue felt the city’s transportation gaps more acutely.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Notably absent, however, were the leaders of Colombia and Mexico, the two nations suffering most acutely.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Speaking to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Leo seemed keenly aware that the #MeToo movement had unleashed revelations around the world of abuses committed against adults in vulnerable situations within the church.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The camera, while keenly observant, maintains a mannered distance within the confines of Compassion House, a caring facility where some teens are sent by their families, and others are ordered by local courts while strapped with ankle monitors too large for their legs.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Dissent is harshly punished in Iran, as demonstrated earlier this year when the regime killed thousands of protesters who dared to challenge its rule.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since leaving office, Ahmadinejad has harshly criticized the Iranian government, and as a result, Iran’s Guardian Council has formally excluded him from running for president.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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As a light dusting of snow fell over Minneapolis Sunday morning, community members lit candles, laid fresh flowers and stood somberly around a makeshift vigil at the site of Pretti’s death.—
Michael Biesecker,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a tremendous sweetness to the film and its central relationships, but the banter ping-pongs swiftly between the intimate and the darkly absurd.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The book, animated by Barbara’s reflections, is a striking, darkly comic portrait of a mind narrowed by disappointment.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The fire spread rapidly to nearby cars, leaving several vehicles severely burned.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military said about 180 people had been injured, some severely.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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