saccharine
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But they endure because that optimism is, as a song from the musical has it, a little “cockeyed,” not simplistic or saccharine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
"Initially, it was a love song, and it was very sweet and saccharine," says Rodrigo.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
But if you noticed a certain saccharine, nostalgic tone to the Artemis II coverage, it won’t last.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
It seems as though I’m entirely unsure of who is sparking the titular reminders of this saccharine, ridiculous, and oh-so-delightful melodrama.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
He had brought an envelope full of Victory Coffee and some saccharine tablets.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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