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 chocolate-box
Founded in the heart of the British countryside, the Cotswolds, an area that's famous for its chocolate-box villages and charming country pubs, is the British lifestyle brand Bamford.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Felicity Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate-box
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The mood seemed sentimental even as the spotlight was shifting to new stars and filmmakers of the moment.Peter Bart, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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Pablo met with the man behind the sentimental tribute from the Galaxy’s big win over New York Red Bulls.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Leeds United’s sloppy 3-3 away draw against Hull City yesterday was one of those occasions and must serve as a warning against complacency over the rest of their campaign.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Spencer is pissed at Harry’s sloppy work and tells him to take the rest of the afternoon off.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Concerns about the shape of the U.K. economy are mounting, with investors and businesses taking note of new fiscal policies that will see taxes and business costs rise, as well as weak economic data prints out of Britain and sticky inflation.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The streak-free formula with coconut oil and lavender essential oil blend wiped the sticky mess away in less than a minute.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Chocolate-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate-box. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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