sentimental value
noun
: importance to someone because of a connection with a happy time of life, a special person, etc.
The picture has sentimental value for me.
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Watches continue to hold significant financial and sentimental value, and may be one of the best performing investments in the years to come: understanding their role within an estate is crucial.
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
According to Wasser, the attachment hoarders often feel for items has nothing to do with monetary value or even sentimental value.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Preserving Family Harmony and Legacy Preserving family harmony involves developing succession plans that honor both financial and sentimental value.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The dress, a unique 100% silk piece from a now-defunct brand, holds sentimental value for the poster.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
According to Wasser, the attachment hoarders often feel for items has nothing to do with monetary value or even sentimental value.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Preserving Family Harmony and Legacy Preserving family harmony involves developing succession plans that honor both financial and sentimental value.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The dress, a unique 100% silk piece from a now-defunct brand, holds sentimental value for the poster.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
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“Sentimental value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimental%20value. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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