saccharine
Example Sentences
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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
Between the musty setup and saccharine score, it’s the film equivalent of a bowl of stale candies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
I think any “Rah-Rah Girl Power” space that doesn’t allow real room for that is kind of saccharine and thin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
As we drive out of town, the sky is the saccharine blue of a baby blanket, filled with puffy cottonball clouds.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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