as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
the cloying sentiments of so many Mother's Day cards
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Recent Examples of cloying
Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Our tasters were looking for: An ice cream base that’s creamy (not icy), sweet (not cloying), and judicious with its vanilla.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
What Parents Like: The action is never too cloying or sweet, thanks to Will Ferrell's innocent elf-child, who is sweet, hyper, and excitable.
—Suelain Moy, Parents, 14 June 2024
The balanced blend of chocolate and vanilla, anchored in seductive Hinoki wood, makes this scent sweet without feeling cloying.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 June 2024
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Adjective
It’s sweetened with stevia but doesn’t have any of that bitter, cloying aftertaste.
—Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Our tasters were looking for: An ice cream base that’s creamy (not icy), sweet (not cloying), and judicious with its vanilla.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
What Parents Like: The action is never too cloying or sweet, thanks to Will Ferrell's innocent elf-child, who is sweet, hyper, and excitable.
—Suelain Moy, Parents, 14 June 2024
The balanced blend of chocolate and vanilla, anchored in seductive Hinoki wood, makes this scent sweet without feeling cloying.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloying
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Another approach to alleviating the potential of burnout is to create a positive workplace.Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Como Ball also hopes to implement baseball camps during the day next year to provide more opportunities to kids in the area while also alleviating the stress of finding child care for parents, Klinge said.Maddie Robinson, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
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Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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Memory foam is known for its pressure-relieving properties, but this bed takes it even further.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Pressure-relieving foams, zoned coil systems, and plush pillow tops add to the comfort level of your mattress.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rêve slightly breaks the mold with notes of plum butter and toasted almond, giving the scent an overall delectable, juicy vibe without being overly saccharine.Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Cloying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloying. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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