SENTIMENTALIZING Synonyms: 11 Similar Words

sentimentalizing

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present participle of sentimentalize

as in gushing

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Speaking to Variety in 2024 about writing and directing the remake of the 1986 movie Witchboard, Russell spoke about what mattered to him telling the story decades after the original film, while also gushing about his love of filmmaking.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
Waterhouse sat down for a rare interview with British Vogue and could not stop gushing about her man.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of gushing

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Aside from his qualities as a coach, staff and players are privately raving about his ability to build strong personal connections in such a short time.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
With over 9,000 reviews on Amazon, people cannot stop raving about this sunscreen.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Definition of raving

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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 rhapsodizing

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While drooling during sleep can conjure scary thoughts of a health problem, experts say the habit is nothing to worry about — though there are still certain signs to watch for.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
If your pet is vomiting, drooling, showing weakness or having trouble swallowing or breathing, head directly to a veterinary hospital.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of drooling

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In Agamemnon’s memory, Clytemnestra is as soft as Helen is hard, as fawning as Helen is resentful.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Fuentes enjoyed a brief flare of mainstream publicity last year, culminating in a fawning interview with former Republican kingmaker and broadcaster Tucker Carlson.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of fawning

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