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sentimental

[sen-tuh-men-tl] / ˌsɛn təˈmɛn tl /


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You could encourage her to distribute any items of sentimental value now, but from what you say, after her house is sold there will be very little left.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The Ohio beginning, the championship return, the sentimental comic sans coda.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

There’s too much family trauma to make this a sentimental reunion.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“Your father always enjoyed stories where love comes out of hate. He was so ridiculously sentimental that way,” she said softly.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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