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saccharine

[sak-er-in, -uh-reen, -uh-rahyn] / ˈsæk ər ɪn, -əˌrin, -əˌraɪn /


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"Initially, it was a love song, and it was very sweet and saccharine," says Rodrigo.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

On the surface, her waltz-time ballad, Alice, seems to be a saccharine tale of love and devotion.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It seems as though I’m entirely unsure of who is sparking the titular reminders of this saccharine, ridiculous, and oh-so-delightful melodrama.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Eerily, the taped music comes on over the intercom, saccharine, soporific.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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