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
Even if Project Hail Mary at times leans into the sentiment to an almost saccharine degree, the movie’s natural sweetness is disarming.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Ideal for light spring blouses or structured jackets, their sweetness feels less saccharine when combined with modern denim.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
While most vanilla scents wear sugary on my skin, Dave’s blend of tonka bean, cocoa shell, and neroli create an elevated, complex take on the typically saccharine profile.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Ideal for light spring blouses or structured jackets, their sweetness feels less saccharine when combined with modern denim.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
While most vanilla scents wear sugary on my skin, Dave’s blend of tonka bean, cocoa shell, and neroli create an elevated, complex take on the typically saccharine profile.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
Adjective
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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On immediate application, the product comfortably clings to lips without feeling sticky or heavy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ludvig Aberg swapped out some sloppy mistakes at the Masters with pure iron play at Harbour Town in warm, swirling wind that produced an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the RBC Heritage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Needing a win to clinch a postseason berth for the first time since 2018, the Ducks lost a sloppy 4-3 overtime decision to the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL’s worst team, leaving them a point shy of the playoffs with two games to play.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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