as in sloppy
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a sentimental story about unrequited love
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Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Consider those factors when dividing assets and use your will or trust to spell it out clearly, especially with sentimental items.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Nick took charge on the sentimental speeches.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Which is how Robb Report ended up in Friedrichshafen for this sentimental centennial drive, which would retrace many of the roads and locations of that original trip.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Consider those factors when dividing assets and use your will or trust to spell it out clearly, especially with sentimental items.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Nick took charge on the sentimental speeches.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Which is how Robb Report ended up in Friedrichshafen for this sentimental centennial drive, which would retrace many of the roads and locations of that original trip.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimental
Adjective
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The soft knit fabric drapes just right, giving that relaxed vibe without looking sloppy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Practice had been a bit a sloppy at times, but San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher had a wide smile anyway Thursday afternoon.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Next, add the pumpkin and peanut butter and blend until the mixture is sticky.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the heart of this first of what could be many such trials is the premise that social media and its algorithms and sticky attraction have harsh consequences of thoughts of suicide, depression, sleep disruption, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and anxiety.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After a mawkish beginning, the play somewhat redeems itself through earned emotions and an ambiguous ending that begs discussion.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, jailed and banned frequently, has never allowed his work to get mawkish.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His inability to make hard decisions or abstain from becoming a maudlin, clingy drunk had transformed me from his girlfriend and lover into his mother and disciplinarian.—
Julia Ioffe,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the season’s back half, neither its overloading of vile desecrations nor maudlin sentimentality adds anything that Monster hadn’t already established four episodes ago.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The beginning of November marks a shift on the platform, when the sappy rom-coms turn from summer fodder to remarkably cozy and festive.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The absence of corruption, scandal, self-dealing and cronyism makes this a revitalizing break from real-world concerns, without in any way veering into sappy idealism.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though the show may seem like a perfectly picturesque, saccharine snow globe at first glance, there's a bite woven in, at times acerbic, at times deeply dramatic in a real-life way.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several testers found the monk fruit or allulose sweeteners (depending on flavor) tipped the drinks in a harshly herbal or saccharine direction, and found the high from the Uplifting Watermelon Lime flavor to be jarringly strong.—
Chala June,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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But in the aggregate, Marissa is a bit fuzzy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their little ones could be seen in action, running around and trying on giant fuzzy slippers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sentimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimental. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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