as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
those sugarcoated versions of family life that old TV sitcoms portrayed
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to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Recent Examples of sugarcoated
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
That independence is crucial for thorough, unbiased assessments and findings based solely on evidence, rather than sugarcoated conclusions that Congress or the president wants.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoated
Adjective
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Then, as those kids grew up and, inevitably, got sentimental about their childhood, the diner adopted a standard set of surface-level signifiers and effectively turned itself into a nostalgia factory.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Though the song’s premise has potential to veer into overly-sentimental sappiness, the song’s rich portrayal of key memories keeps it feeling like a vulnerable but respectful tribute.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not everything that unfolds on a baseball field needs to be explained.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Qau will feature a cocktail program as well as seasonal and pantry products like mooncakes, Tết sticky rice cakes, saté paste, kaya jam and dessert kits.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The sticky, toxic by-product of renewable energy production has haunted the industry for decades, causing headaches for engineers and researchers alike.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s been nothing diva-ish about Brown’s public comments — even if calling for the ball would have been justified.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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His message was 180 degrees opposed to progressive ideologue professors who teach students that opposing speech is itself a threat and that violent responses are justified when their ideas are challenged.—
Amy Stephens,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Manning was inconsistent through the air, and the Longhorns were sloppy in some areas, but their defense limited UTEP's offense, giving Texas enough to pull away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If anything, Blaine’s saccharine monologue that precedes the kiss kind of serves as cosmic justice for Kurt, who really gets the short end of the stick in season two, to say the least.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The saccharine jazz pop standout calls to mind the glamour of Diana Ross.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mural was whitewashed over in August 2019, covering the artwork.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Inside a former patio-furniture store, a cedar-shingled building with oak floors and whitewashed interiors, was a pop-up craft activity to keep kids busy, while oysters and Champagne sat on ice for later in the day.—
Stephanie Krikorian,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sugary aroma wafts down Main Street, where artisans continue the century-old tradition of pouring, paddling, and slicing molten fudge into glossy, irresistible bricks.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of sugary snacks, that’s pretty much the best way to describe the movie, which offers some mild life lessons along the way but is mostly a silly diversion featuring lots of peppy pop songs and far too many painful cat puns.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Sugarcoated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarcoated. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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