MUSH Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

mush

noun

ˈməsh

Definition of mush

as in corn

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental an opera that is pure mush

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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 Wesley Bailey makes statement The Saints were driving toward the end zone on the ground, and Ty Chandler was bouncing in and around the middle of the mush when Bailey dove in and punched the ball out of his grip and into the arms of Payton Zdroik. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Today’s recipe When the summer New York City heat turned his ripe summer tomatoes into a juicy heirloom mush, The Times’ cooking editor Cody Reiss created this recipe for pancetta, tomato and pickled pepper vinaigrette. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 His skin fell off, the membranes separating his organs dissolved, his bones turned to mush, and his head rolled away. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mush

Noun

On the lawn, the floral team crafted a chapel in-the-round of corn stalks, grasses, and Spanish moss with guests seated in four quadrants around the center.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
If the sausage didn’t render enough fat, add up to 1/4 cup of corn or canola oil to the skillet before sautéing the mirepoix.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of corn

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But as the rockers celebrate their legacy with an anniversary tour and new album, Three Tinted Windows, that same sentimentality still drives their music today.

— Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
So its history behind the watch itself, as well as that sentimentality, that attracts Mon to a model.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sentimentality

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At one point, the victim was allegedly forced to remove his clothing while hot syrup was poured on his body, causing multiple burns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026