sentimentalize

verb

Definition of sentimentalizenext
as in to enthuse

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Recent Examples of sentimentalize History is sentimentalized, making the sketchy story lines seem even more contrived. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 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 The paltry point of this is to sentimentalize the blue transformation/degradation of the West. — Armond White, National Review, 21 Dec. 2022 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
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  • The Treasury’s move comes just weeks after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh had enthused over financial markets being freed of forward guidance.
    — Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically, Higgins, Roy, Ted, Rebecca, and Keeley have to endure a team shareholders meeting; the shareholders are less than enthused about the women’s team.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthuse
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  • 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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  • His daughter Corrine, who also participated in the interview and appears alongside him in the game show Beat Shazam, gushed about working with her father.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And as Salfino wrote in his Zero RB column, Mitchell was a lightning-quick signing by the Chargers the moment free agency opened, with John Harbaugh gushing about how dangerous RBs with Mitchell’s speed can be.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of gush
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  • My mom is always raving about Quince for its selection of breathable, sophisticated clothes that keep her from overheating.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In his viral moment of the day, tipping the screen pass for an interception, showed off what Bengals linemen and coaches rave about.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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
  • Five-month-old Ladoo fusses in a hammock made from an old scarf.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Egypt after its collapse earlier in the week, Switzerland exited fussing about the officiating.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • Beyond the seating area is the hotel shop with a vibrant range of pottery to drool over.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool

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“Sentimentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentalize. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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