as in sentimentalism
the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion)
the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers
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His fourth feature unfolds with the warm glow of a memory piece but none of the gooey sentimentality.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
After all, what’s more loaded with domestic sentimentality than a cup?
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2025
With the Sydney defeat ending India's World Test Championship hopes, India should shrug aside sentimentality, even to Kohli who has almost transcended cricket due to his sheer fame and influence, and start afresh before the next cycle begins with a tough five-match away series against England.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The film doesn’t resort to any cliche or sentimentality.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
After all, what’s more loaded with domestic sentimentality than a cup?
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2025
With the Sydney defeat ending India's World Test Championship hopes, India should shrug aside sentimentality, even to Kohli who has almost transcended cricket due to his sheer fame and influence, and start afresh before the next cycle begins with a tough five-match away series against England.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The film doesn’t resort to any cliche or sentimentality.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sentimentality
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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentality. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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