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

For a press screening attended by more than 200 guests, invitees were asked to bring objects that carried sentimental value for them, producing further social-media material around the pic’s central theme. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Small preferences often become habits, and familiar corners of the grounds can gain sentimental value. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Koy’s taping location for Blue in the Face held sentimental value, given Stockton, CA’s deep roots in Filipino American history. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

The eight-time Grammy winner also delved into his proclivity for art, explaining that his collection holds strong sentimental value. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for sentimental value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue