sentimental value

noun

: importance to someone because of a connection with a happy time of life, a special person, etc.

The picture has sentimental value for me.

Examples of sentimental value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rosenthal said in addition to the sentimental value popcorn buckets provide to fans, theater companies may be eager to hop on the trend because of intellectual property (IP) licensing. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The tattoo's sentimental value doesn't stop with the design or placement. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Consider the room's color scheme and style, and assemble meaningful objects that vary in size, shape, and texture while adding sentimental value. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026

Use Cases You commission or import a tile mural with sentimental value for a feature wall. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Rhymes for sentimental value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue