saccharine
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Stories about friendships between animals must walk a fine line between the sweet and the saccharine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
First, good on Mazzulla to straight-up treat the kid as the reporter he clearly is, and answer the question directly, without pandering or turning it into some sort of saccharine after-school special.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
It began with the score’s hit, “A Simple Song,” Bernstein at his most tuneful, even saccharine.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
The coconut flavor from the milk was mild and the drink’s overall sweetness was perfect, not saccharine in the slightest.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025
It was saccharine flavored with cloves, the speciality of the cafe.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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