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sentimental value

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noun

  1. the value of an article in terms of its sentimental associations for a particular person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Third, it’s a household name, having sentimental value to Chad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Some items once defined by their sentimental value can become just another asset in the financial tug of war during a divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But reclaiming the space with a clear out can feel overwhelming - it's hard to let go of items which hold sentimental value.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

What about items of sentimental value and actual material value?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

“But either way, you won’t be returning. If there’s anything of sentimental value in there, now’s the time.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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