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also sirup
as in sentimentality
the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion)
a television show for toddlers that is nothing more than pure syrup
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Recent Examples of syrup
The food boxes were assembled in a Houston warehouse by the grocery and logistics company Umoja Health, said chief marketing officer Missy Hunter, and contained everything from noodles and spaghetti sauce to pancake mix and syrup.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Fans were abuzz last year with specifically ordering a version of the drink by asking for specific additions of cold foam, syrups and toppings.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Try the Mezzrole, a piquant blend of French limes, Pickett’s spicy-sweet ginger syrup, and tart rice vinegar that finishes with notes of sea salt.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The holiday nog shake is made with nog syrup, soft serve, milk, whipped topping and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Fans were abuzz last year with specifically ordering a version of the drink by asking for specific additions of cold foam, syrups and toppings.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Try the Mezzrole, a piquant blend of French limes, Pickett’s spicy-sweet ginger syrup, and tart rice vinegar that finishes with notes of sea salt.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The holiday nog shake is made with nog syrup, soft serve, milk, whipped topping and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrup
Noun
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The video production is lush, the sentimentality laid on thick — this is a movie that’s far more interested in playing familiar notes about how cinema is magical and storytelling is vital for the already converted than taking a critical look at its subjects.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Richard’s account would probably differ and have more to do with Lorenz’s alcoholism, depression, erratic work habits, and aversion to sentimentality.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Academy historically goes for sentimentalism.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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McBride is less interested in exploring another motivation for saving locks of hair: the particular sentimentalism that made people cherish the hair of loved ones, especially those who had died, or of honored forebears.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrup. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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