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sentimental

[sen-tuh-men-tl] / ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl /


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"It had a lot of sentimental value, it came from a very good friend of mine who is unfortunately no longer with us and it was a birthday present," he said.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

I confess that the Multistrada is a sentimental favorite from my youth—well, middle age—such that I may put aside some rational considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

"There's emotional value in it, sentimental value, and I still look at games that I bought 20 years ago."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

“I cry a lot. I’m super sentimental and I’ve hated myself a lot for that,” Karol G revealed to Elle in her July cover story.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The tastes of Serena Joy are a strange blend: hard lust for quality, soft sentimental cravings.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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