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Recent Examples of feel-good
Critics say this is too feel-good.
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Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The performances will include classic tunes, sing-alongs and feel-good favorites.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The birth of the Public Universal Friend is up there with the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington’s crossing of the Delaware as one of the feel-good sensations of 1776.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Dig into more feel-good stories below.
—Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025
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Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The performances will include classic tunes, sing-alongs and feel-good favorites.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The birth of the Public Universal Friend is up there with the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington’s crossing of the Delaware as one of the feel-good sensations of 1776.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Dig into more feel-good stories below.
—Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel-good
Adjective
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These nostalgic cookies are a better version of your favorite grocery store snack.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Since their breakout moment, the bags have evolved with fun new styles, including glitzy glitter, luxe leather-alternative styles, and even winter-ready fuzzy styles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The couple frequently share dreamy evenings in their backyard, like a picnic date night with takeout.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Playful pastel hues and delicate details give this manicure a light, dreamy charm.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Microdrama episodes tend to run for between 60 and 90 seconds, and follow melodramatic themes in genres such as romance, sci-fi and thriller.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
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That matrix, however, is one of melodramatic grisliness and horror in the style of the French Théâtre du Grand-Guignol.—
Michael Dirda,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kitsch without meaning is just clutter, so take your time building a look that feels sentimental and nostalgic to really nail the style.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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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Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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