Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimentalizing
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It wasn't dammed up then, and the water came gushing out icy cold!—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026 -
Researchers and even users can alter these personas through technical tweaks, as many ChatGPT users found out earlier this year when the OpenAI service fluctuated between personalities that were either gushing and sycophantic or emotionally distant.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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The self-charging device has garnered more than 29,900 five-star ratings, with many of these reviewers raving over its ultra-slim design, powerful suction, and impressive efficiency.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Over 1,000 shoppers have purchased one in the past month alone, with many reviewers raving about its quality and durability.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s a real love-is-dead moment when Yas spots Cordelia, who was just rhapsodizing about the purity of her romance with a younger man, literally on her knees before a stubby, old rich guy.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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Sitting side by side, the two often returned to rhapsodizing about how their future fight might play out.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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Duff wrote alongside a drooling-face emoji.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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But pets who eat poinsettia flowers or leaves might develop drooling, vomiting or diarrhea.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
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The flattery must forever escalate and grow more fawning, until every follower’s dignity is shorn away.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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As the migrants boarded, a man hoisted one of the passengers in the air, a fussing 8-month-old baby whose face was flushed red from the heat.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Sentimentalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentalizing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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