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Recent Examples of pathos
In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Henry plays the scene with his signature, pitch-perfect mix of pathos and humor, and that’s something that still rips (literally till the show’s final moments).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
As Stacey explains, the team needed to reflect on their own experiences in order to bring pathos to the character, while still crafting a story that leans futuristic in a uniquely Overwatch way.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ethos emphasizes credibility and trust, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos relies on logic and reasoning.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
Henry plays the scene with his signature, pitch-perfect mix of pathos and humor, and that’s something that still rips (literally till the show’s final moments).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
As Stacey explains, the team needed to reflect on their own experiences in order to bring pathos to the character, while still crafting a story that leans futuristic in a uniquely Overwatch way.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Ethos emphasizes credibility and trust, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos relies on logic and reasoning.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathos
Noun
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The wind of sorrows is so violent today and sweeps up the weakest — the hostages of October 7 and all the hostages — the prisoners, the drowned, who endure terror and die in a terrible feeling of abandonment and indifference.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Her words pierced through the haze of sorrow and became an enduring truth.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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While navigating the grief of losing her mother and being the new girl in town, Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who died from pneumonia.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Healing from this kind of grief requires being honest with yourself about your emotions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The victim’s scream of anguish is captured in the video.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Rite of Spring is the Pièce de resistance of the exhibition and features a mass of writhing bodies morphing into each other, women giving birth, androgynous figures and figures with expressions of anguish.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Through amazing craftsmanship and technique, the invisible heartache becomes the main character in this all-too-familiar tale.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Most people drown their post-breakup heartache in booze, ice cream and/or a rebound fling.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 May 2025
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This little life is proof that even in the waiting, even in the heartbreak, miracles are still being written.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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And of all the heartbreak Indiana has caused Knicks fans over the years, this might be the most searing.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The Best Clothing Box Photograph: Stitch Fix Stitch Fix Kids Clothes Box $16 Stitch Fix As my kids have gotten older, shopping for their clothes has become a misery.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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The value of the Syrian currency plummeted during the civil war years, adding to the misery.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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Noisette, a fine-dining restaurant in LoHi that specialized in French cuisine, will close next month amid financial woes, its team confirmed Wednesday.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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“Pathos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathos. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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