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or hokiness
as in schmalz
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Noun
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But Diamond’s career — kind of like Phil Collins’ — has long been a mix of true talent and schmaltz.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025 -
Now we’re subjected to sub-Spielberg sentimentality with an extra side of schmaltz.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The whiskey’s mash bill consists of 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% barley.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The brisket is finished with a chile morita salsa that is also found on a veggie explosion of squash, corn, peppers and onions.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Hokeyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hokeyness. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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