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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
This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
For syrup mixture, in a 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Finally finish things off with the waffle sundae with a vanilla parfait and sweet-hot syrup.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
For syrup mixture, in a 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Finally finish things off with the waffle sundae with a vanilla parfait and sweet-hot syrup.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrup
Noun
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Traditionally cynical and perceptive commentators—not to mention a lot of tired citizens—found themselves, in some accounts, overcome by an unexpected wave of patriotic sentimentality that washed away, at least for a moment, their gnawing doubts.
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The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts.
Noun
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The Academy historically goes for sentimentalism.
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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.
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“Syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrup. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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