poignance
Example Sentences
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But with the sudden passing of Diane Keaton this year, the annual viewing takes on extra poignance.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
The poignance of Gaines’ practice lies in his ability to form entirely new, generative structures — a mindset with profound implications beyond art-making.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
Some entries will take on added poignance, Frémaux noted, due to current events.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Williams’ announcement had particular poignance given that she stepped away from tennis last year, saying she had to in order to have a second child.
From Washington Times ● May 1, 2023
It is therefore easily to be understood that whatever other emotions connect themselves with satisfied expectation are at their ideal poignance in the case of rhythm.
From The Psychology of Beauty by Howes, Ethel Dench Puffer
