sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsen-tə-ˌmen-ˈta-lə-tē 
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental especially to excess or in affectation
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
Examples of sentimentality in a Sentence
the sentimentality of Romantic poetry
the sentimentality of the story of star-crossed lovers only made it even more popular with moviegoers
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2025
Private equity moving into professional sports conjures the same fears of merciless efficiency in an industry driven by sentimentality, but Arougheti brushes off the concerns, arguing that institutional capital will increase profitability and allow owners to invest more in their teams.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025
But despite the good-old-days sentimentality that served as the concert’s subtext, Wu-Tang’s performance felt fresh and inspired, as if all involved were invested in making this more a crowning achievement than swan song.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
In an age that often equated sincerity with sentimentality, the spot was taken seriously.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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“Sentimentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimentality. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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sentimentality
noun
sen·ti·men·tal·i·ty
ˌsent-ə-ˌmen-ˈtal-ət-ē
-mən-
plural sentimentalities
1
: the quality or state of being sentimental and especially overly sentimental
2
: a sentimental idea or its expression
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