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
But beyond the show’s saccharine presentation and countless platters of crudités, Markle does give a little insight into her present day as well as what lies ahead with the imminent launch of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Still, this intel isn't enough to send street-smart Ronnie running for the hills, as this saccharine tale ends with enough toxic positivity to poison an apple.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The fragrance opens with a playful dance of marshmallow sweetness, brightened by unexpected touches of lemon and peach skin that keep it from being too saccharine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Still, this intel isn't enough to send street-smart Ronnie running for the hills, as this saccharine tale ends with enough toxic positivity to poison an apple.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The fragrance opens with a playful dance of marshmallow sweetness, brightened by unexpected touches of lemon and peach skin that keep it from being too saccharine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saccharine
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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Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 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
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“Saccharine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saccharine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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