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or hokiness
as in schmalz
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Noun
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Everyone wants to see the Sandman bring back the worst behavior of his iconic A–hole-in-one character, and even tempered with a bit of sentimental-dad schmaltz, the Gilmore-goes-wild act is still potent.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025 -
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
Noun
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If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Clancy’s kettle corn comes in pumpkin spice or maple flavors, retailing for $2.29 a bag.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Hokeyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hokeyness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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