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sentimentalize

verb

Definition of sentimentalize

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

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But some state party leaders aren’t enthused about the timing, cost and planning of the event.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
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

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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The wow factor that had coaches and GMs gushing over the quarterback during the offseason was almost nowhere to be seen as Tulsa’s defensive front was in Mestemaker’s face most of Saturday.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Now three years into married life, the couple prefer to keep their relationship on the down-low—although King is always willing to gush about her partner in interviews.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of gush

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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

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Perhaps only a pedant—or a hypocrite—would fuss about that kind of imprecision.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
If the offensive line’s healthy again, RB Saquon Barkley will ramble again, broadening QB Jalen Hurts’ margin for error and being fussed at by the coaching staff.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuss

Verb

Toward the end of the film, that kid is grown up and stuck in an incestuous relationship with his mother, while a nearly incapacitated Dau sits drooling nearby.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
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

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