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Recent Examples of schmaltz
In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and melted schmaltz or vegetable oil.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Along with the schmaltz, there’s a grating false dichotomy at work.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Ross gets away with such a surfeit of sentiment precisely because of his naturally caustic inclinations; the jokes are sharp enough and the laughs are hard and plentiful enough that all of the schmaltz feels not just charming but well-earned.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
At the heart of the kitchen is a spinning rotisserie loaded with chickens—whose drippings are used to make crisp, golden schmaltz potatoes.
—Michael Moberly, Saveur, 13 Aug. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Along with the schmaltz, there’s a grating false dichotomy at work.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Ross gets away with such a surfeit of sentiment precisely because of his naturally caustic inclinations; the jokes are sharp enough and the laughs are hard and plentiful enough that all of the schmaltz feels not just charming but well-earned.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
At the heart of the kitchen is a spinning rotisserie loaded with chickens—whose drippings are used to make crisp, golden schmaltz potatoes.
—Michael Moberly, Saveur, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmaltz
Noun
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There's nothing better to pair with a fresh piece of fish than an equally fresh side dish like this summertime favorite loaded with in-season tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and more.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iowa is the nation's top producer of both corn and ethanol.—
Donnelle Eller,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Schmaltz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmaltz. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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