as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after
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Recent Examples of saccharine
Amy’s work is uplifting, but not in a saccharine way.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Channel childhood nostalgia with this 100% cotton bed skirt, featuring a rosy stripe that’s sweet but not saccharine.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
So Far Not to be mistaken for a saccharine tale about forgiveness, South of Midnight’s plot consistently subverts expectations.
—Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Channel childhood nostalgia with this 100% cotton bed skirt, featuring a rosy stripe that’s sweet but not saccharine.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
So Far Not to be mistaken for a saccharine tale about forgiveness, South of Midnight’s plot consistently subverts expectations.
—Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
Adjective
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On Monday, May 26, the celebrity chef, 65, shared a sentimental throwback picture of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her late mother, Nancy Bertinelli.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Amrum, Fatih Akin stages a sentimental conversation between himself and his mentor, the German director Hark Bohm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Los Alamitos tied the game in the third due to some sloppy defense from the Eagles.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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The first half was sloppy, with both teams unable to take control of the game or create genuine goal chances.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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