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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
letters in which his effusive declarations of love are interlaced with snatches of fruity poetry
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as in silly
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showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
dreaded spending the holidays with her husband's fruity relatives
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Recent Examples of fruity
Furthermore, the sour beers brewed with pea sugars were rated as having fruitier flavors and higher acidity, while overall, the taste intensity was comparable to that of commercial beers.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
The oak influence is evident but does not dominate, allowing the sweeter, fruitier elements to shine through.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
For the uninitiated, wine gums are firm, fruity gummy candies that contain no wine and lodge in your teeth—like Swedish fish, but stickier.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 11 Nov. 2022
Retailers like SkinStore and Sephora have tons of options to choose from, whether your taste is ultra-fruity or intensely earthy.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 May 2022
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That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.—
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Kitsch without meaning is just clutter, so take your time building a look that feels sentimental and nostalgic to really nail the style.—
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To say the road to the Super Bowl goes through Jacksonville sounds silly in the NFL’s grand scheme, but for a talented and decorated Bills group that never has won there, that’s the first stop on the quest.—
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Citing the Monroe Doctrine is silly.—
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Cramer said strong signs from forwarding holiday spending suggest inflation may remain sticky, setting up tension between a president eager to contain prices and consumers who have borne the brunt of inflation.—
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To keep a tension rod from slipping, look for rods that have rubber stoppers on the ends or that come with sticky wall brackets.—
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In tribute to Michael Keane’s hair-pulling on Wednesday, Cerys Jones picked through the stupidest dismissals in Premier League history.—
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To do a lot less foolish, thoughtless, stupid, idiotic things.—
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The soft knit fabric drapes just right, giving that relaxed vibe without looking sloppy.—
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Practice had been a bit a sloppy at times, but San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher had a wide smile anyway Thursday afternoon.—
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To do a lot less foolish, thoughtless, stupid, idiotic things.—
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No one should be defending activists who engage in the most foolish and dangerous actions!—
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Drinks such as soda, sugary coffees, and energy drinks add extra calories to your diet.—
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In addition to sugary drinks and ready-to-eat foods, certain meats are also considered processed.—
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After the first Roundtable, Survivor stalwart Rob Cesternino — perhaps clued in by Candiace’s absurd conga line ploy to get people out of the kitchen — sniffed out that a murder in plain sight could be happening.—
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Contrary to what many may think, the researchers found no correlation between a person’s level of education and their capacity to believe in absurd conspiracies.—
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“Fruity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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