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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
letters in which his effusive declarations of love are interlaced with snatches of fruity poetry
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as in psychotic
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having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
dreaded spending the holidays with her husband's fruity relatives
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Recent Examples of fruity
Originally created in Venice, this cocktail combines prosecco with peach nectar or puree for a delightfully fruity drink.
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The fresh and fruity flavor of strawberries is a vibrant complement to lamb’s mild gaminess.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 May 2020
Worcestershire, for example, gives Bloody Marys their savory kick, while cranberry juice adds a bitter, fruity hint to a cosmopolitan.
—Cole Wilson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2020
Very ripe bananas are great for adding moisture and a subtle, fruity sweetness to baked goods.
—Saveur, 6 May 2020
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The fresh and fruity flavor of strawberries is a vibrant complement to lamb’s mild gaminess.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 May 2020
Worcestershire, for example, gives Bloody Marys their savory kick, while cranberry juice adds a bitter, fruity hint to a cosmopolitan.
—Cole Wilson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2020
Very ripe bananas are great for adding moisture and a subtle, fruity sweetness to baked goods.
—Saveur, 6 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruity
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
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Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
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Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
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Starchy potato and lots of powdered sugar come together to form a pliant dough that's rolled up with sugary peanut butter.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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To reduce risks of developing colon cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and limiting or avoiding red and processed meats and sugary drinks.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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“Fruity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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