sentimental value
the value of an article in terms of its sentimental associations for a particular person
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How to use sentimental value in a sentence
Of course that must be it—the cross must have sentimental value.
A Brigham Young University Professor’s Escape from Mormonism | Lynn K. Wilder | October 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe store asserts that it wants only its modest per cent on the cost of any article, no matter what its sentimental value may be.
The Oriental Rug | William D. EllwangerTo his passive yet poetical mind the ancient landmarks possess enchanting sentimental value.
The Syrian Christ | Abraham Mitrie RihbanyHe discovered himself using little slang words that she used and attaching a sentimental value to those words.
The Good Soldier | Ford Madox FordIt was a present from Mr. Mitchel to me, and besides being very costly, I attach a sentimental value to it.
An Artist in Crime | Rodrigues Ottolengui
The manufactured articles are worth very much more than the metal in them, to say nothing of the sentimental value.
If Not Silver, What? | John W. Bookwalter
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