sentimentalize

verb

Definition of sentimentalizenext
as in to enthuse

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Recent Examples of sentimentalize Waititi sees sentimentalizing a culture as limiting it. — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023 Is trading in the currency of the past a way to distance himself from a lonesome present? Raffish and boyish at the same time — or switching between either mode as a cover for the other — O’Connor’s deft, droll performance implies such possibilities without sentimentalizing them. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2023 Trendy, vapid Chazelle sentimentalized a token Mexican immigrant in Babylon, but Jordan and waggish co-screenwriter William Monahan, who scripted Scorsese’s The Departed, plays with ethnicity (those Irish mugs, Lange’s perfect brogue, and Cumming’s perfect Southern twang). — Armond White, National Review, 17 Feb. 2023 The play that has been so keen-eyed about sentimentalizing the industry starts to sentimentalize a little towards the end. — Helen Shaw, Vulture, 10 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for sentimentalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimentalize
  1. enthuse
  2. rhapsodize
  3. gush
  4. rave
  5. effuse
  6. fuss
  7. drool
Verb
  • Beyond Parliament, the Norwegian team and the Viking row have enthused Norwegians of all generations, including Veslemoy Aga.
    — William Jones, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • While his national team-mates were labouring in London, he was enthused.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of enthuse
Verb
  • Soon, the whole crew is rhapsodizing on the value of fresh air.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026
  • There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of rhapsodize
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  • At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of gush
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  • Lagree is everywhere on social media right now, with celebrities and trainers raving about the burn from a machine called the Megaformer.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Some insiders rave about his power, defensive abilities and speed on the base paths.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of rave
Verb
  • On Thursday afternoon at the Revolution Training Center, Turner addressed the impending roster announcement with poise, effusing praise on the chance to represent his country on the world stage once again and defusing any sort of goalkeeper debate.
    — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2026
  • Afterwards, Nick Cushing, then the NYCFC head coach, effused his creative midfielder.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Definition of effuse
Verb
  • Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • The clearest early warning is heavy, frantic panting when a dog has not been exercising, along with drooling, red or dark gums, weakness or vomiting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of drool

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“Sentimentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentalize. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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