sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsen-tə-ˌmen-ˈta-lə-tē 
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental especially to excess or in affectation
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
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Examples of sentimentality in a Sentence
the sentimentality of Romantic poetry
the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers
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Through his long and, at times, controversial F1 career, Briatore has never been one for sentimentality.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Better Man ends on a several notes, some discordant, of forgiveness regarding both father and son, which admittedly tests your tolerance for sentimentality.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
But sentimentality suits Flanagan, whose florid writing style is well matched by the high-concept ideas explored here.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Better Man ends on a several notes, some discordant, of forgiveness regarding both father and son, which admittedly tests your tolerance for sentimentality.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
But sentimentality suits Flanagan, whose florid writing style is well matched by the high-concept ideas explored here.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimentality. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsent-ə-ˌmen-ˈtal-ət-ē
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental and especially overly sentimental
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
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