sentimentalized

Definition of sentimentalizednext
past tense of sentimentalize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentimentalized
Verb
  • Transcendentalist writers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, rhapsodized over nature representing the divine spirt of God.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Before the start of the ceremony, flanked by Francesca Bellettini, president and CEO of Gucci, Demna, the brand’s artistic director, marveled at the impressive view within the stadium, already filled to capacity, and enthused about the opportunity to be present.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Swift gushed in a pre-recorded video message.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The couple gushed about their relationship during the interview.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In September, when the tour was first announced, Snider raved about reuniting with fellow bandmates French, Ojeda, Rusell Pzütto and Joe Franco.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Several times, Mazzulla has raved about Simons’ mindset and defensive commitment.
    Jay King, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Sentimentalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentimentalized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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