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Recent Examples of soppy Brash simian Robbie is a lot more fun to watch than soppy simian Robbie. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 The song is saccharine, soppy, and tongue-in-cheek, like all of Redd Kross’ best power pop songs. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024 The father, Richard (David Paymer), is a charming if soppy patriarch, and certainly the most Allen-esque character. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024 Even so, as the unfiltered Moon in your intimacy zone aggravates soppy Neptune in your expressive 5th house, knowing when to stop sharing the gory details of your physical symptoms could be a challenge. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023 But all that was soppy nonsense and wishful thinking. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 17 July 2023 The overstuffed story oscillates between intimate, sometimes soppy drama and world-shaking events, most profoundly in terms of the slave trade. Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Rossi recorded this soppy love song for Slade Smiley, her beau who was famously behind on child-support payments to his ex. Louis Staples, Vulture, 23 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soppy
Adjective
  • Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The new arrivals bedded down on sodden ground along the tracks, their campfires flickering in the night.
    Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.
    By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Soppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soppy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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