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poignancy

[ poin-yuhn-see, poin-uhn- ]

noun

plural poignancies
  1. the state or condition of being poignant.
  2. a poignant moment, event, situation, or the like.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of poignancy1

First recorded in 1680–90; poign(ant) + -ancy
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The major Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and so has special poignancy for the freed hostages and those still captive in Gaza, like Eitan.

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But to watch “The Annihilation of Fish” now, 26 years after its debut, that frustrating backstory only adds extra poignancy to a picture already suffused with it.

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She added it was "not just a timely drama, but a captivating story" which showcased "Russell's brilliant wit, warmth and devastating poignancy".

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Mr Jenkins said the poignancy of the film was brought into sharper focus recently after one of many fundraising events - a music night at a local pub.

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For now, that personal poignancy and cutting-edge tech can comfortably coexist at the Grammys, which will play a major role to set guardrails of what writing, performing and recording music fundamentally means today.

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