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Recent Examples of feel-good
Three consecutive losses to the Padres have erased the feel-good vibes from Colorado’s four-game winning streak.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
What Mars, 40, has crafted – a polished, choreographed production that spotlights the showmanship in his DNA – is the ultimate feel-good show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The night Ellis had is more than just a feel-good story.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
From a chirping sound mistaken for rats to a community celebration on the riverbank, Melby’s story hits every note of a feel-good rescue tale — with a 105-pound weight gain as the ultimate proof of a job well done.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
What Mars, 40, has crafted – a polished, choreographed production that spotlights the showmanship in his DNA – is the ultimate feel-good show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The night Ellis had is more than just a feel-good story.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
From a chirping sound mistaken for rats to a community celebration on the riverbank, Melby’s story hits every note of a feel-good rescue tale — with a 105-pound weight gain as the ultimate proof of a job well done.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel-good
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Taking place Friday nights from June through late August, the series invites families, friends and film lovers to gather under the stars for a mix of recent releases and nostalgic favorites, all set against the backdrop of Orange County’s regional parks.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Like the public spaces, the rooms and suites embody a nostalgic Italian coastal style with a predominantly white color scheme accented by varying shades of greens and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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His posts, featuring his big blue eyes and fuzzy black spots, have garnered millions of views, with articles in major papers around the country and across the pond.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Add a dreamy touch to your space with this dainty lace curtain panel.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its dreamy, bucolic hillside setting is only a 20-minute drive from the city center and yet it’s immersed in greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clip is set to melodramatic music to heighten its comic timing.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Calva plays Rodrigo Rojas, a telenovela actor who is anxious to break away from his melodramatic roles.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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After taking care to wash down and sanitize any surfaces used to rinse the ribs or surfaces near the rinsing area, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bref 2 has been big in France, Rivals has created a lot of buzz in the UK, France-originated show The Lost Station Girls did really well in Latin America, and soapy Turkish dramas have travelled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel-good. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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