schmaltzy

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Recent Examples of schmaltzy Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmaltzy
Adjective
  • If anything, his films fight aggressively against a sentimental reading (There Will Be Blood, The Master, Phantom Thread) or pivot so hard into emotional catharsis that the fabric of reality breaks (Magnolia).
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The sloppy play extended beyond the penalties.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Its sheer pink hue and non-sticky texture check all my boxes.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That commitment was further emphasized by the addition of Reed, who replaced another sticky corner in Carlton Davis III.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Schmaltzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmaltzy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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