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Recent Examples of twee
There’s a note of self-congratulation running through this work too — tricky to pinpoint because it comes swathed in both twee humility and real suffering.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
Short stubby legs and a rounded headboard also amplify the twee appeal of the frame.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Silhouettes from the 1960s, such as twee miniskirts and babydoll dresses, were crafted in rich fabrics and Hitchcockian hues.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The bangs were definitely a holdover from my Zooey Deschanel/New Girl twee era.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
Short stubby legs and a rounded headboard also amplify the twee appeal of the frame.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Silhouettes from the 1960s, such as twee miniskirts and babydoll dresses, were crafted in rich fabrics and Hitchcockian hues.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The bangs were definitely a holdover from my Zooey Deschanel/New Girl twee era.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twee
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Even cutesy design details, like polka dots and flowers, look crisp and clean thanks to nude accent nails, jelly finishes, and a mix of warm and cool tones in each design.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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For those who love cutesy and coquette, both Sanrio characters as well as bows are top picks.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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After a monstrous, hallucinatory night, Rosemary (Mia Farrow) learns of a pregnancy that turns her saccharine life into something sinister.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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There's an undeniable allure to the pale yellow shade, a saccharine hue that teeters the line on both mellow and bright.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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From the runways of New York Bridal Fashion Week to the collections presented at Barcelona Bridal Week, crochet emerged as a key trend, speaking to brides’ growing desire to wear gowns with a sentimental touch made to last long after the wedding.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Looking back, so much of the show already feels like a dreamlike, sentimental memory of an entertainment world that may never have fully existed in the first place.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Even its final bars of Gregorian chanting, one of many bells and whistles stuffed between the mawkish choruses, can’t lift this track out of the morass.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The book’s final section, comprising a reunion at a funeral, could have been mawkish but instead is moving … A riveting tale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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The mouthfeel is smooth and substantial, richer than many entry-level bourbons yet not syrupy or cloying.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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And also very joyous without being sentimental or cloying.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Neighborhood/area Quiet Mayfair scores nil points for cool and trendy, but those wanting a chocolate-box vision of London full of elegant Georgian townhouses, refined restaurants, and Savile Row shops can get their full fix here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some Meyers loyalists might opt for The Holiday, with its fake chocolate-box cottage and rom-com clichés.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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That’s when the movie takes a direction that’s both maudlin in the true sense of the word and ultimately even sanctimonious regarding the heroine’s sudden redemption.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Visits would culminate in tears and maudlin mutual reassurances.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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“Twee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twee. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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