as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after
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Recent Examples of saccharine
The movie is simultaneously more depressing than the original and more saccharine, with a repellent amount of affection between characters who should know better.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
The symbol of the rainbow is saccharine, an easy metaphor, but who cares.
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Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Crafted in techy materials like nylon, the sporty midi is evidence that skirts don’t have to be saccharine.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2026
Joy is heaped high in this show, but its sweetness never turns saccharine.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for saccharine
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
The symbol of the rainbow is saccharine, an easy metaphor, but who cares.
—
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Crafted in techy materials like nylon, the sporty midi is evidence that skirts don’t have to be saccharine.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2026
Joy is heaped high in this show, but its sweetness never turns saccharine.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for saccharine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
Adjective
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At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
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The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
Adjective
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
Adjective
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England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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