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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Holding on to things that have sentimental value or could be useful in the future is a natural part of growing older.
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Mary E. Dozier, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Bringing back McCutchen, who hit 20 homers last season, does have more than sentimental value.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Collectibles such as autographed helmets and footballs hold sentimental value and can appreciate in value over time, especially following a championship win.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Mary E. Dozier, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Bringing back McCutchen, who hit 20 homers last season, does have more than sentimental value.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Collectibles such as autographed helmets and footballs hold sentimental value and can appreciate in value over time, especially following a championship win.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sentimental value
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“Sentimental value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimental%20value. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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