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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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Even accounting for the bonus additions like lettuce, corn tortillas, rice, tomatoes, and beans, these copycat recipes clock in at about half the price of my usual takeout order.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with nobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In response, Synagro started shedding some of its liquid sludge contracts, said Steve D'Agostino, Woonsocket's public works director.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Schmaltz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmaltz. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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