Synonyms for poignancy
poignan·cy

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1. poignance, poignancynoun

   a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

   "a moment of extraordinary poignancy"

   Synonyms:
   poignance, pathos

2. pathos, poignancynoun

   a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

   "the film captured all the pathos of their situation"

   Synonyms:
   poignance, commiseration, pathos, pity, ruth

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1. James Gavin:

   He was heartbroken, george knew what it was like to be relentlessly hounded by the press… The poignancy of her passing at such a young age really did rock his world. He was also deeply affected by Whitney Houston’s death [in 2012]. He was petrified that he might end up the same way that Whitney did. And in fact, that pretty much happened.

2. Dan Sullivan:

   These guys came off the frontlines. And they’re going back. They ’ll be fighting probably Monday, it adds a little more poignancy and credibility to what they’re seeking.