1
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a mushy love story
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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Recent Examples of mushy
Sherry’s dumplings, Laurence’s duck, and Rhoda’s eggplant (too mushy for some diners) are identified as the weakest links.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Avoid salmon that looks dull, smells strong, feels mushy, or shows gaps in the flesh.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
The colossal patty, mostly ribeye augmented by short rib and chuck, is cooked medium rare, tender and juicy without getting mushy or soggy.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Pair that with management’s passive tendencies and overall track record, and this team could be on track to return to what has generally been its sweet spot: the mushy middle.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mushy
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Avoid salmon that looks dull, smells strong, feels mushy, or shows gaps in the flesh.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
The colossal patty, mostly ribeye augmented by short rib and chuck, is cooked medium rare, tender and juicy without getting mushy or soggy.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Pair that with management’s passive tendencies and overall track record, and this team could be on track to return to what has generally been its sweet spot: the mushy middle.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
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The late monarch acquired an impressive jewelry collection over the course of her 70-year reign, from the record-setting Cullinan diamond brooches to the sentimental King George VI Victorian Sapphire Suite.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Air Jordan 1 releases, which are expected to seriously slow down in volume next year, are getting especially sentimental this summer.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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In many cases, their floppy ears would get shredded, pulled or damaged when chasing wild animals.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Instead of one scammer typing out sloppy messages from a laptop, this setup worked more like a criminal software business.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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El Niño typically brings wetter conditions to the Gulf Coast and Southeast and can set up a stormier, snowier pattern for parts of California in winter.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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Back in May, a mom warned others in a local Facebook group that her daughter’s friend’s squishy toy in the shape of a dumpling exploded after it was left in the car.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This squishy honor of a marshmallow doesn’t even require devouring it—the indicator that psychologists took as the signal of its depleted future life.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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