1
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a mushy love story
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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Recent Examples of mushy
Avoid skin that has many soft spots or is mushy to touch.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The keys feel comfortable when typing, avoiding the dreaded mushy feel while maintaining enough travel and bounce.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Well, the Colorado Avalanche is certainly better than the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course, before things get too mushy, someone cracks a joke.
—EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The keys feel comfortable when typing, avoiding the dreaded mushy feel while maintaining enough travel and bounce.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Well, the Colorado Avalanche is certainly better than the mushy middle of the Eastern Conference.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course, before things get too mushy, someone cracks a joke.
—EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
Adjective
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Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the Chardonnay grape seed oil keeps my lips feeling soft and nourished long after the shine fades.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From summer through early fall hardy begonia displays loose floppy clusters of pink fragrant blooms visited by pollinators.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jones had ordered multiple shoes from AliExpress, only to realize that their floppy construction and nearly non-existent grip created their own dangers.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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The dough is too spongy, and the whole thing just doesn’t come together the way a great Neapolitan pizza should.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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But squishy, smooshy baby Méi in her little cotton floral dress and matching bloomers is 80% thighs and incredibly cute.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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