as in sloppy
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a sentimental story about unrequited love
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Recent Examples of sentimental
That said, when Venus enters sentimental Cancer, the most tender and intuitive sign of the zodiac, the vibe shifts from lighthearted (Venus in Gemini) to deeply personal (Venus in Cancer).
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Then the camera transitions to a framed portrait of Simpson’s Nordberg, prompting Moses Jones’ Nordberg Jr. to break the fourth wall, shake his head and not deliver his own sentimental moment.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Attempting to reward the robust patronage with a World Series-winning run is not a mere sentimental notion.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Then the camera transitions to a framed portrait of Simpson’s Nordberg, prompting Moses Jones’ Nordberg Jr. to break the fourth wall, shake his head and not deliver his own sentimental moment.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Attempting to reward the robust patronage with a World Series-winning run is not a mere sentimental notion.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimental
Adjective
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Toronto talks often about turning the page — leaving sloppy play or outside noise in the previous night.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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They’re known for their sloppy juan– brisket trimmings and pulled pork in a flour tortilla.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a mawkish beginning, the play somewhat redeems itself through earned emotions and an ambiguous ending that begs discussion.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, jailed and banned frequently, has never allowed his work to get mawkish.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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He’s also invested his protagonist with a self-deprecating sense of humor that keeps his pessimism from veering into maudlin territory.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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In his lesser novels, the tragedies are maudlin and the jokes mere punch lines.—
Charlie Lee,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Sure, the film wades into soap opera-esque territory more than once — especially with the predictably sappy ending — but the at-times unusual and always heartfelt family dynamic between Bill, Erica, Samantha, and Rusty still rings true.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madsen put that to good use in Free Willy, a sappy, kid-friendly tale about an orphan who grows to love an orca at a struggling amusement park.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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That saccharine silliness juxtaposed with the heady themes of the plot are part of the DNA of the franchise throughout all entries and would follow Kojima to his current work on Death Stranding.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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As saccharine salsa romántica became a pop phenomenon, Palmieri skewed toward economical composition and sonic bombardment, his penchant for trombone-heavy setups sparking a movement of its own within salsa.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Hill said the next step was to just let the cord dry on its own, taking care not to trap it in a wet or soiled diaper for extended periods and to avoid soaking it at bathtime.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While there are fuzzy areas on the map where one team or another could wind up in a particular division, knowing this could be anything but perfect.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Shortly after welcoming her little one, Culpo shared a photo on her Instagram of herself and her baby daughter Colette wearing matching brown fuzzy robes.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Sentimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimental. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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