sentimentality

Example Sentences

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And while there’s definitely some sentimentality involved, it’s mostly that I’m stubborn.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Mr. Frazier’s eye is sympathetic and free from sentimentality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

When he spoke from conviction — most famously about Vietnam — it was grounded in fact-based reporting, not sentimentality.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

“Father Mother Sister Brother” is here to commiserate, but because the veteran indie auteur remains a sharp chronicler of the quotidian, he has no patience for sentimentality or pat resolutions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

To the point, Terrance’s brother had never received his human portion of sentimentality.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead