chocolate-box

adjective

Definition of chocolate-boxnext
as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way a dog calendar that features the animals in cutesy, chocolate-box poses and robs them of their dignity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate-box
  1. sentimental
  2. sloppy
  3. sticky
Adjective
  • While the sentimental pieces act as an integral part of the appropriate attire for such royal occasions, Queen Camilla’s proclivity for the British royal family jewels demonstrates a reverence for the past and integration to the present.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
  • But the piano holds significant sentimental and spiritual value to Berniece because of the sacrifices her family made to obtain it from the Suttons, the white family that owned their enslaved ancestors.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Dollar General also has paid millions of dollars of fines for sloppy stores and blocked fire exits that became both workplace safety hazards and potential turnoffs for its shoppers.
    Melissa Repko, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In a sloppy game that included 21 penalties between the teams, the Bears got in the end zone just once — their only offensive touchdown of the first two weeks.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sticky
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