Thesaurus results for GOOS

goo

noun

ˈgü

as in schmaltz

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental the latest goo from a children's author who knows how to lay it on thick

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Recent Examples of goo Remove Sticky Messes A bit of coconut oil applied to sticky residue like that left behind on a jar after the label is removed acts as a natural alternative to adhesive and goo removers. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026 A lot of blood and weird vampire goo! —

Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026 Spattered food and grease can harden or become a sticky goo, making cleaning up later difficult. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 As the curse causes the infected villagers to become violently murderous, police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) tries to get to the bottom of it, personally motivated by his daughter's own transformation. —

Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goo

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There is also enough cheese and schmaltz to go around, enlivening the more straightforward parts of the film.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Look, if this is not enough Oscars schmaltz for you, your bar may be too high!

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026