variants
or hokiness
as in schmalz
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hokeyness
Noun
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Doerr, meanwhile, creates a tender kind of suspense, alive and surprising and hopeful without careening into schmaltz.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Do not skip the rich, crispy schmaltz toasts, which take this dip up a level.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s current reciprocal tariffs could have a similar effect on other markets, such as beef or corn, if they are implemented and strictly enforced.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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It’s also loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, corn, and green beans, and topped with a crisp and tender biscuit layer (from a can, of course).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Hokeyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hokeyness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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