as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after
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Recent Examples of saccharine
The saccharine jazz pop standout calls to mind the glamour of Diana Ross.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
In 2025, for all the play’s bickering and bashing, the eventual trajectory of Art feels almost saccharine.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
At DurianBB Park in Kuala Lumpur, people taste platters of varieties of the spiky, football-sized fruit – from the saccharine sweet Musang King to the custardy Black Thorn – grown at the company’s farms.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Milchick, the workplace liaison whose saccharine smile conceals something sinister, was conceived as a Black character.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
In 2025, for all the play’s bickering and bashing, the eventual trajectory of Art feels almost saccharine.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
At DurianBB Park in Kuala Lumpur, people taste platters of varieties of the spiky, football-sized fruit – from the saccharine sweet Musang King to the custardy Black Thorn – grown at the company’s farms.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Milchick, the workplace liaison whose saccharine smile conceals something sinister, was conceived as a Black character.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
Adjective
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This custom matchbox is a thoughtful gift that’s both sentimental and practical.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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For generations past, photo albums were the best way to keep memories organized, safe, and ready for sentimental viewing.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Blot wet spills instead of rubbing, and vacuum crumbs and dirt, which can be abrasive and weaken fibers, become ground into the carpet, and cause a sticky residue if left for too long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bee mushroom, which is hairy and striped like a bee, turns Mario into bee Mario, who can fly and climb on sticky honey walls.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were a few sloppy passes on zone entries, and one instance where a puck slipped through him at the blueline.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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