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.
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Like many cultures, flowers carry sentimental value in her religion.
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Elevate your family relics to fit into your home and restore their sentimental value.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
These names hold sentimental value and can be a tribute to a memorable time or influential figures.
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All the contents could have been replaced but have some sentimental value.
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Elevate your family relics to fit into your home and restore their sentimental value.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
These names hold sentimental value and can be a tribute to a memorable time or influential figures.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
All the contents could have been replaced but have some sentimental value.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Sentimental value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimental%20value. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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