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Recent Examples of pathos
Any remaining chance the actors have at generating their own pathos, their own power, is fatally undermined.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
But like its heroine, Gia Coppola’s film has stuck around even after being written off, and its pathos clearly struck a chord with the actors in SAG, who nominated both Anderson and her co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
Hathaway and Galitzine deliver performances with pathos, and their connection’s as palpable as static.
—Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Absent the original’s extraordinary pathos, only Richard Angst’s cinematography and Romy Schneider’s costuming are worth mentioning here.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
But like its heroine, Gia Coppola’s film has stuck around even after being written off, and its pathos clearly struck a chord with the actors in SAG, who nominated both Anderson and her co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
Hathaway and Galitzine deliver performances with pathos, and their connection’s as palpable as static.
—Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Absent the original’s extraordinary pathos, only Richard Angst’s cinematography and Romy Schneider’s costuming are worth mentioning here.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathos
Noun
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In a heartfelt statement from Truex's children – Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey, the family shared their deep sorrow, paying tribute to their late father.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no timeline and there is no perfect grief.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Paula Cook, the school’s principal, said grief counseling would be made available to students this week in a message to families.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, this child was left vulnerable...and [their parents] now faced the anguish of watching their child fight for their life on a ventilator.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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The football world felt the collective anguish of a fan base during Buffalo’s 13-seconds loss to Kansas City.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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So, the ick is often our internal defense mechanism, working overtime to protect us from potential heartache, leading us to unconsciously push away great potential partners by focusing on unimportant qualities.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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My heartaches [sic] for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses.—
Janhvi Bhojwani,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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This has to be the next step for both the team and the coach to overcome the heartbreak the Vikings have felt in every season of its existence. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The queen of the best heartbreak album of 2024, Rosie, is now also the star of the year’s most romantic campaign.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Former Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was spotted on the sidelines during the game wearing an expression that looked as if someone on the Texans’ offense was about to be introduced to a lesson on misery.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet, none of that matters by the film's end, when Charlotte is forced to put wolf-Blake out of his misery in order to ensure her and her daughter's safety.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there is a little awkwardness in seeking to convince entertainers that AI is the solution to the AI woes that have dogged the creative landscape in recent years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Not only are major headline-grabbers like Diddy's woes and the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp saga popping up with increasing frequency but there is a massive surge in smaller cases that merit only a smattering of media coverage.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Pathos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathos. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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