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Recent Examples of feel-good
Yanekop Women's Fuzzy Fleece Pullover Shearling Sweatshirt Patagonia’s instantly recognizable fleece pullover has been around for decades—a testament to its cozy, feel-good fit.
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Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ feel-good season is over.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The new album is really all about that feel-good, big band-era vibe.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
But some of the drama's feel-good song scenes had to be cut for time.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ feel-good season is over.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The new album is really all about that feel-good, big band-era vibe.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
But some of the drama's feel-good song scenes had to be cut for time.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel-good
Adjective
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Groundhog Day is coming up, leaving some fans nostalgic for an iconic '90s film.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Prime miniseries run the gamut from psychological thrillers to nostalgic melodramas, proving short-form television can trade punches without overstaying their welcome.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Besides, within the worlds of both education and employment, guidelines as to what’s acceptable use of AI and what’s not tend to be fuzzy, if defined at all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Punxsutawney Phil scored third from the bottom, ranking 17 out of 19 other cute and fuzzy rodents.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not into the sunset—Bromley doesn’t seem to get many—but clinging tightly to Ray, a tall, dreamy blond motorcyclist.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Located just around the corner from my apartment on the far-west frontier of Bed-Stuy—Franklin Avenue, just below Greene—this place is the dreamy, dimly-lit, casual café of my dreams.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her revenge is bloody and melodramatic, which Thompson, who also produced His & Hers through her Viva Maude banner, found cathartic.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing sort of overly melodramatic or cathartic about it.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Taken together, these habits point to a less sentimental but more durable understanding of love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Take Your Time First and foremost, experts agree that organizing and decluttering family photos and other sentimental keepsakes cannot be rushed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.—
Susan Orlean,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2019
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Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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Clean the door thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove grease and grime.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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All that’s required is hot, soapy water and a sponge.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel-good. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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