schmaltzy
Americanadjective
adjective
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In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Irving was a schmaltzy genius, and his depiction of Columbus as “a brilliant visionary, ahead of his time” was exactly how Americans were beginning to view their own country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
It's certainly hard to imagine them really catching on in the early 50s, an age dominated by schmaltzy crooners, folk purists and show tunes.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
He hated schmaltzy stuff like that, hated omens.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
These artists had made a mark, but they were already being shoved aside by softer, schmaltzier performers such as Frankie Avalon and Bobby Vee.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2016
Below, I emailed Jake 12 questions about schmaltz, leading to the schmaltziest conversation in my inbox to date.
From Salon ● May 17, 2021
Eager to do something about the story that had created a black hole in her heart, she hit upon what she called “the schmaltziest idea.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2011
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