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chocolate-box, cloying, corny, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony (or spooney), sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet
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The victory was special, too, because Cistron has become a sentimental favorite to the Hronises. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cistron digs in to score Bing Crosby win for Sadler, Hronis," 27 July 2019 There are sentimental and reassuring movies about vengeance, and comforting stories about the resistance to historical oppression. — Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Indie Focus: Love and revenge in ‘The Nightingale’," 2 Aug. 2019 Three Northern Irish players started the first Open here in 68 years as both sentimental and betting favorites. — Tim Dahlberg, baltimoresun.com, "Brendan Lowry thought his son might follow his lead in Gaelic football. Instead, he’s a British Open champion," 21 July 2019 The show, so unwilling to get sentimental and emotionally manipulate viewers, still tickles with its unapologetic and masterful embrace of the frivolous. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "With ‘Seinfeld,’ the devilishness was in the details," 27 June 2019 Cancer — Zendaya Highly sentimental and creative, Zendaya's light-up Cinderella dress gives us total Cancer vibes. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "What Met Gala 2019 Outfit You Are According to Your Zodiac Sign," 7 May 2019 Along with her elegant silk and lace cocktail dress, made by senior designer Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II will wear a sentimental and special present given to her by husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "The Queen Wore a Sentimental Gift from Prince Philip to Deliver Her Christmas Speech This Year," 24 Dec. 2018 This is sentimental and satisfying, like Thanksgiving itself. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, "Every Single Episode of Gossip Girl, Ranked," 19 Sep. 2018 On Tuesday night, Beyoncé made a bold, sentimental dedication. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "What’s Missing From Beyoncé’s Lion King Soundtrack," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sentimental.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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