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as in sentimentalism
the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion)
couldn't stand all the mush in the movie's romantic scenes
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Recent Examples of mush
Focused on protein loading and very little else, the social media trend, especially popular among Gen Z men, glorifies eating a bowl of tasteless mush.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Weil said the purpose of the report is to detail home long-term care services have become mush less affordable as costs have risen.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The lentils should be falling apart but not turn entirely to mush.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
Trump has turned their brains to mush.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mush
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Weil said the purpose of the report is to detail home long-term care services have become mush less affordable as costs have risen.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The lentils should be falling apart but not turn entirely to mush.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
Trump has turned their brains to mush.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mush
Noun
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This fresh mixture of corn, bell pepper, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños is our new favorite way to serve a bowl of salsa alongside a Tex-Mex supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Friday, May 15, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Academy historically goes for sentimentalism.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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McBride is less interested in exploring another motivation for saving locks of hair: the particular sentimentalism that made people cherish the hair of loved ones, especially those who had died, or of honored forebears.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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When the basin’s draining began in late March, some in the community worried about turtles being left behind in the sludge.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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First, in the pretreatment step, the sludge was heated to high temperatures and exposed to oxygen.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bryant says old postcards, handwritten recipes, or pages from vintage books or magazines are all great options for bringing a little sentimentality into a space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The best designs are mindful of factors like drainage to prevent mushiness and use materials that won’t cling to your soap (ceramic and silicone, for example).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep sweets like honey, sugar, and syrup stored in clean, airtight containers and be sure to remove any residue that might be on the outside.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coffee is sourced from local powerhouse Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, with housemade seasonal syrups for specialty beverages.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Mush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mush. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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