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also sirup
as in sentimentality
the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion)
a television show for toddlers that is nothing more than pure syrup
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Recent Examples of syrup
Top this airy cake with anything Mom likes, from chocolate syrup to fresh fruit.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Keep sweets like honey, sugar, and syrup stored in clean, airtight containers and be sure to remove any residue that might be on the outside.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Coffee is sourced from local powerhouse Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, with housemade seasonal syrups for specialty beverages.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Espolón Blanco tequila, watermelon juice, agave syrup, lime and finished with a pepper puree.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Keep sweets like honey, sugar, and syrup stored in clean, airtight containers and be sure to remove any residue that might be on the outside.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Coffee is sourced from local powerhouse Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, with housemade seasonal syrups for specialty beverages.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Espolón Blanco tequila, watermelon juice, agave syrup, lime and finished with a pepper puree.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrup
Noun
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Bryant says old postcards, handwritten recipes, or pages from vintage books or magazines are all great options for bringing a little sentimentality into a space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Aubrey Larkin blends sentimentality in her inventory of clothes, home goods and accessories inspired her stints living in Nashville and Los Angeles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The Academy historically goes for sentimentalism.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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McBride is less interested in exploring another motivation for saving locks of hair: the particular sentimentalism that made people cherish the hair of loved ones, especially those who had died, or of honored forebears.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrup. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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