corny

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That has tended to be less effective, though, as much of the music is perceived as corny to those who aren’t living in a Christian fundamentalist environment.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

And as corny as that may seem, I implore you: If you have even one microscopic iota of curiosity, see this film.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Amy asks her and somehow Wilson delivers that line with a lilt that keeps it from sounding corny.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Isn’t it corny to say this moves me?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

“You want a corn muffin to go with that cocoa? ’Cause that was kinda corny, Fab.”

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi