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Recent Examples of sentimentalize
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).
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Armond White, National Review, 17 Feb. 2023
For a while, that omission feels like the right decision, born of a principled refusal to sentimentalize a killer or ascribe his actions to a tidy, convenient set of motives.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2022
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
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Armond White, National Review, 17 Feb. 2023
For a while, that omission feels like the right decision, born of a principled refusal to sentimentalize a killer or ascribe his actions to a tidy, convenient set of motives.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimentalize
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Your vibe is contagious, so those around you will be enthused with positivity—so much so that no one will have anything to complain about in your presence.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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The Club is not enthused over the set up into earnings.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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King Charles has rhapsodized about the charms of Romania for decades.—
David Segal,
New York Times,
1 May 2023
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And the nearly 2,000 participants —even millennials and GenZers — rhapsodized about Roth.—
Karen Heller,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2023
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In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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During a panel at an Emmy FYC event for Netflix's comedy series Running Point on Friday, star Kate Hudson gushed about how the show's co-creator proved her dedication to their work, even at her most fraught moments.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But what really stands out is the fabric—it’s made from 100 percent polyester microfiber that’s brushed on both sides, giving it that buttery-soft feel shoppers can’t stop raving about.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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The enigmatic trophy wife at the center, Michaela, is played not by Nicole Kidman—as is, at this point, stylistic tradition—but by Julianne Moore, effusing lavender mist and toxic insecurity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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This foaming formula, which effuses notes of warm vanilla and decadent almond, gently cleans the skin with a cocktail of nourishing oils, including castor, grapeseed, avocado, coconut, and sunflower seed for a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
30 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the footage, Leah, from Fort Worth, Texas, can be seen fussing Lunch Box and fawning over her sweet foster pup.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The baby occasionally fussed, and Khalil turned around and smiled at his wife and son.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
23 May 2025
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Check out Sussman’s website to drool over his selection and call ahead to see if your favorites are available.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Sentimentalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentalize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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