sentimental value
noun
: importance to someone because of a connection with a happy time of life, a special person, etc.
The picture has sentimental value for me.
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In addition to compensation from insurance, the group also recognizes that some victims may also want the photos for their sentimental value or to help an architect rebuild a structure.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Her jewelry, much like her wardrobe, holds sentimental value.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The hardest items to part with are those that have sentimental value, particularly heirlooms.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Whether motivated by financial savings, family traditions, or the sentimental value of handmade items, crafting during the holiday season remains a cherished activity for many Americans.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Her jewelry, much like her wardrobe, holds sentimental value.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The hardest items to part with are those that have sentimental value, particularly heirlooms.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Whether motivated by financial savings, family traditions, or the sentimental value of handmade items, crafting during the holiday season remains a cherished activity for many Americans.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Sentimental value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimental%20value. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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