schmaltz
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The gags are counterbalanced by generous helpings of schmaltz, with much talk of the power of the feminine and how sisterhood defeats all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Balancing earnest schmaltz with sharp humor, the show works best as a hangout comedy about an extended friend group with dynamite chemistry, with echoes of previous Bill Lawrence shows like “Scrubs” and “Cougar Town.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
A mixture of Hallmark-style schmaltz, Biblical-themed supernatural mystery and aeroplane disaster drama.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
Debates about “Love Actually” are mainly about the quality of its schmaltz.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2024
“What other schmaltz do you want me to sing?”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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