schmaltzy
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In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Mixing American history with wild fabulation, and parental grief with Buddhist spirituality, the book’s weirdness and originality helped smuggle through its schmaltzy moralizing about selflessness and empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
The day's gone downhill, but thankfully here's a new entry in the crowded field of formulaic, schmaltzy, badly acted - and highly entertaining - festive fodder.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Awfully schmaltzy, I know, but it felt right to us then, because we had so much hope—and that was all we had.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
These artists had made a mark, but they were already being shoved aside by softer, schmaltzier performers such as Frankie Avalon and Bobby Vee.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2016
Below, I emailed Jake 12 questions about schmaltz, leading to the schmaltziest conversation in my inbox to date.
From Salon ● May 17, 2021
Eager to do something about the story that had created a black hole in her heart, she hit upon what she called “the schmaltziest idea.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2011
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