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Sentimentalize

usgb/ˌsentɪˈmentəlaɪz/Volume
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Exaggerated Emotions

Use 'sentimentalize' when someone shows stronger feelings than the situation warrants, often through nostalgia.

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People sometimes sentimentalize high school as the best years of their lives.
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Nuanced Perception

Remember 'sentimentalize' can imply a lack of realism or objectivity due to strong emotions.

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He sentimentalized their first meeting as fate, ignoring the coincidental aspects.
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Not Always Positive

'Sentimentalize' isn't always positive; it can suggest an overemphasis on emotion that skews perception.

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Critics argue that films often sentimentalize war, avoiding the harsh realities.
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