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Recent Examples of poignantly
In times of increasing cynicism and apathy in the zeitgeist, this phantasm extravaganza — at once humorously deadpan in its playful tableaus and poignantly sincere at its emotional core — feels like a breath of fresh air.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
These reminders, that rewards are built into our criminal-justice system while closure and peace are harder to come by, land more poignantly than the story of Gein’s outsize influence on Psycho and Alfred Hitchcock’s disappointment that audiences wanted more of it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
In a powerful Washington Post op-ed, Bethany McLean poignantly recalls the overbuilding of fiber-optic cable infrastructure during the 1990s dot-com bubble.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
As Kelly poignantly puts it, the iron man isn’t made of iron.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of the secrets in Stein’s archive are, like the contents of a laundry hamper, both poignantly human and embarrassing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s chair remained at the table, poignantly empty.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The heartfelt lyrics poignantly articulate the slow fading of their once bright connection, depicting the pain of watching a previously vibrant flame flicker and ultimately extinguish despite their sincere efforts to nurture and revive it over time.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
These reminders, that rewards are built into our criminal-justice system while closure and peace are harder to come by, land more poignantly than the story of Gein’s outsize influence on Psycho and Alfred Hitchcock’s disappointment that audiences wanted more of it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
In a powerful Washington Post op-ed, Bethany McLean poignantly recalls the overbuilding of fiber-optic cable infrastructure during the 1990s dot-com bubble.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
As Kelly poignantly puts it, the iron man isn’t made of iron.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of the secrets in Stein’s archive are, like the contents of a laundry hamper, both poignantly human and embarrassing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s chair remained at the table, poignantly empty.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The heartfelt lyrics poignantly articulate the slow fading of their once bright connection, depicting the pain of watching a previously vibrant flame flicker and ultimately extinguish despite their sincere efforts to nurture and revive it over time.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poignantly
Adverb
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That means when consumer spending starts to slow down, Target feels it more acutely than its rival Walmart, which earns the majority of its revenue from groceries.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annie Palmer,Frank Holland,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ciattarelli is acutely aware that the nation is watching New Jersey.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For instance, many brands have become keenly aware that social media platforms such as TikTok have their own unique vernacular and communication methods that pair well with them.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Black parents are keenly aware of the social implications of existing inside and outside of Blackness.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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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How could the woman who wrote so piercingly about women’s subjugation subjugate herself to not just one but two men?—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In a follow-up study, highly attractive female fitness influencers faced stronger backlash than equally attractive men, perhaps reflecting a broader social tendency to judge women’s looks more harshly.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Next Gen Stats model graded the decision even more harshly, a 7% dip in win probability.—
Sam McDowell
November 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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During one depressive episode, Springsteen somberly speeds down the road in his Camaro before violently hitting the brake.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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At moments darkly funny and yet deeply emotional.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Through a satirical, darkly comedic tone, Vice explores Cheney's political strategy, role in the Iraq War and personal life.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In a separate case, Jake entered a guilty plea to a charge of willful neglect of a child just two years ago after severely abusing his 10-week-old daughter.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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To the south, Mexico’s GDP contracted in the third quarter, sparking fears of a recession, as the industrial sector, ranging from mining to construction to manufacturing, has been severely impacted by trade tensions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Poignantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poignantly. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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