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Recent Examples of emotionalism
At least two styles of (mostly ineffective) play are named for the emotionalism that characterizes them: Revenge-Seeking and Carebear.
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WIRED, 26 Sep. 2023
Psychologists such as Meaghan Rice see toxic femininity as the inverse of toxic masculinity – a constellation of characteristics like meekness, emotionalism, passivity and self-sacrifice.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2023
Woo’s films, and this one is no exception, are also characterized by an over-the-top emotionalism that amplifies all feelings to mythological status.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
Lila’s musical style is eclectic, blending the mercurial emotionalism of Morissette’s music with Melissa Etheridge’s classic rock authority.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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WIRED, 26 Sep. 2023
Psychologists such as Meaghan Rice see toxic femininity as the inverse of toxic masculinity – a constellation of characteristics like meekness, emotionalism, passivity and self-sacrifice.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2023
Woo’s films, and this one is no exception, are also characterized by an over-the-top emotionalism that amplifies all feelings to mythological status.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
Lila’s musical style is eclectic, blending the mercurial emotionalism of Morissette’s music with Melissa Etheridge’s classic rock authority.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotionalism
Noun
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Headland's script brings more than just wit to the table; there's a raw, honest emotionality here, fleshed out characters, and thoughtful dynamics.Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Individuals high on emotionality are sensitive to emotional experiences, prone to worry often and highly empathetic toward others.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Schmaltz refers to excessive sentimentality or melodrama and is often used for art, movies, music or storytelling purposes.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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By Barry Levitt October 14, 2024 10:31 PM EDT English Teacher, created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, is a show with no interest in sentimentality.Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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That first scene in Act 2 is hilarious, (after) the sort of melodrama and pathos.Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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What elevates this bizarre melodrama is that Trump spews this sort of rhetoric on an hourly basis.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Emotionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotionalism. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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