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as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a poignant story of a love affair that ends in tragedy
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a poignant truthfulness to the author's observations on marriage
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Recent Examples of poignant
The most poignant of those messages came from safety Josh Metellus, who posted a broken heart emoji that indicated the Vikings were moving on from his best friend.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
This year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational has been a poignant reminder of the passage of time.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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In the comments of the video, many TikTok users shared how much the clip moved them and praised the couple for pulling off such a poignant show of love and appreciation.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
As of March 4, the landing page is topped by the company's poignant crest (which includes a tribute to Prince Harry) with As ever in script and photos of the products that will be available for sale.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
This year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational has been a poignant reminder of the passage of time.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Then Use Their Answers as Sweet Wedding Centerpieces (Exclusive)
In the comments of the video, many TikTok users shared how much the clip moved them and praised the couple for pulling off such a poignant show of love and appreciation.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
As of March 4, the landing page is topped by the company's poignant crest (which includes a tribute to Prince Harry) with As ever in script and photos of the products that will be available for sale.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poignant
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Gordon, 30, shared an emotional farewell to a number of wives and girlfriends of Kansas City Chiefs players after her fiancé, Mecole Hardman Jr., reportedly signed a new deal with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, March 18.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Phillip Solomon had an unaired 'full emotional breakdown' during Deal or No Deal Island Sometimes players butt heads in the game but then make up and are friendly outside of it.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their Small Batch Bourbon has received accolades for its smooth yet spicy character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The handful of flavor choices includes lemon and pistachio, which pair perfectly to cool off the spicy selections in your meal.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The movement is composed of 514 pieces framed within a titanium baseplate, all of which come together to provide the impressive array of complications present.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rashida has carved out a similarly impressive range for herself, appearing on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Angie Tribeca, and Sunny, and starring in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here, from the February 21, 1925, issue, are some particularly piquant reminders of shows past.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their piquant sensitivity and horror have no equal in Millennial literature and journalism, which have become merely, rabidly politicized — so very socialist and anti-American that today’s media throws its hands up at the L.A. conflagration.—
Armond White,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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The event will feature live rockabilly and early rock & roll music, delicious light bites, live plein air painters, an auction and more.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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The last of those features include ventilated compartments to keep everything in the right place and free of pungent odors.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Poignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poignant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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