saccharine
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But they endure because that optimism is, as a song from the musical has it, a little “cockeyed,” not simplistic or saccharine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
"Initially, it was a love song, and it was very sweet and saccharine," says Rodrigo.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
He went on to urge graduates not to let fear rob them of personal agency—a fine, saccharine message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Between the musty setup and saccharine score, it’s the film equivalent of a bowl of stale candies.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Eerily, the taped music comes on over the intercom, saccharine, soporific.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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