Examples of sentimentality in a Sentence

the sentimentality of Romantic poetry the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers

Recent Examples on the Web Gessen, who is not prone to sentimentality, yet this book, whose plot unfolds through the lives of varied protagonists, is a story of heartbreak. — Marci Shore, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2022 And their success won’t be tied to Americans’ sentimentality. — Ethan Karp, Forbes, 5 May 2021 The package that is sold to international audiences with fond sentimentality at the expense of Black people, and Black women the most, is delegating them even further into the margins as street dealers or housekeepers. — Shamira Ibrahim, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2022 Lane wrestles with the sentimentality of Branagh’s coming-of-age film, which is set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. — The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2022 Their patina brings a touchable texture and warmth to every space, not to mention a sacred sentimentality. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2022 The upshot was a satisfying dose of sentimentality, in the form of a particular fantasy quest: After all the pain and loss, could modern fathers become faithful and child-centered? — Mark Greif, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2022 Like Davis, Steen has a deep appreciation for the sentimentality of fashion. — Layne Van Vranken, Chron, 2 Dec. 2021 Still, the soupy sentimentality of the picture does jar. — John Banville, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2021 See More

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16 May 2022

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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimentality. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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