as in moralizing
marked by or given to preaching moral values
the students rolled their eyes as their principal launched into another preachy lecture about behavior at the prom
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Literally a two-person tour de force that tackled heavy emotional issues without being preachy or over-the-top.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 June 2024
But wrapped in a hilarious sitcom, the diverse characters weren’t perceived as preachy by viewers, and instead became beloved parts of the show,
After airing for 11 seasons and producing 250 episodes, Modern Family had its finale in 2020.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
The famously dialogue-less opening half of the film is pitch perfect; the film’s message of environmental protection never feels overly preachy or tacked on; and the connection between the two robots leads to some of the most beautiful moments in animation — and even film — history.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
While the message isn’t overly preachy, audiences will keenly understand the dangers of becoming unstuck in time by the final credits.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 June 2024
But wrapped in a hilarious sitcom, the diverse characters weren’t perceived as preachy by viewers, and instead became beloved parts of the show,
After airing for 11 seasons and producing 250 episodes, Modern Family had its finale in 2020.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
The famously dialogue-less opening half of the film is pitch perfect; the film’s message of environmental protection never feels overly preachy or tacked on; and the connection between the two robots leads to some of the most beautiful moments in animation — and even film — history.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
While the message isn’t overly preachy, audiences will keenly understand the dangers of becoming unstuck in time by the final credits.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
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