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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
Stop Sales came down on the pots of pancake syrup.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Strain the peel before using the syrup to sweeten drinks, desserts, or even dressings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Based on early reviews from those who have already tried it, the Double Chocolate Mint Sundae starts with chocolate syrup, followed by a layer of chocolate cookie crumbles that appear to be similar to Oreo cookies.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Granola bars are usually made from oats, grains, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like honey or syrup.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Strain the peel before using the syrup to sweeten drinks, desserts, or even dressings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Based on early reviews from those who have already tried it, the Double Chocolate Mint Sundae starts with chocolate syrup, followed by a layer of chocolate cookie crumbles that appear to be similar to Oreo cookies.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Granola bars are usually made from oats, grains, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like honey or syrup.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrup
Noun
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The tragedy is so unobstructed and there’s no wash of sentimentality over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dunn, whose family roots trace back over 125 years and seven generations in Volusia County, feels a deep sense of sentimentality for local treasures.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 7 Mar. 2026.
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