sentimental value
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
With each passing year, the sentimental value only swells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 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
Boyce told the court Abbott usually wore a Cartier bracelet and gold diamond encrusted Rolex watch of "real sentimental value".
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Besides, they were heirlooms and had sentimental value.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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