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
Critics saw in these sermons superficial, saccharine notes divorced from scripture.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
When Herod enters, the music lurches between saccharine waltz episodes and spasms of Expressionistic anarchy—a fracturing of the lingua franca.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
While pastels can sometimes veer into juvenile territory, pale blue, when styled thoughtfully, reads as polished and sophisticated, not saccharine.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber’s place in the top 40 mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
When Herod enters, the music lurches between saccharine waltz episodes and spasms of Expressionistic anarchy—a fracturing of the lingua franca.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
While pastels can sometimes veer into juvenile territory, pale blue, when styled thoughtfully, reads as polished and sophisticated, not saccharine.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber’s place in the top 40 mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
Adjective
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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Our formulas are oxybenzone-free, water- and sweat-resistant, and designed lightweight unlike typical sport sunscreens that leave you feeling sticky or break down in the heat of competition.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Season 3, relentless in its examination of the sticky contours of Carm’s trauma, offered fewer bursts of that kind of respite.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Driving Challenges tackle rock gardens, blind drop-offs, and water crossings where sloppy throttle work comes at a cost.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thus far, the Wind Down delivers with its clean lines, deep cushions, and just-right balance of softness and structure that is far from sloppy—even with her young child is known to practice high dives and a somersaults or two.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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