sentimental value
noun
: importance to someone because of a connection with a happy time of life, a special person, etc.
The picture has sentimental value for me.
Examples of sentimental value in a Sentence
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A lot of the art Lovato has inked on her body has sentimental value.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
However, the state holds sentimental value to Biden, who represented Delaware in the Senate for 36 years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
It is also speckled with sentimental value — much of which is linked to Howard’s grandmother.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
Burton's iconic bag holds sentimental value for her.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Books that held sentimental value, but never to be read again.
—Alex Milmeyster, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This business holds sentimental value, as it was established and nurtured by them, becoming a local staple.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
This is a great opportunity to add some new desk pals or find something with sentimental value for your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2024
Some of the attendees wore jewelry with sentimental value.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
However, the state holds sentimental value to Biden, who represented Delaware in the Senate for 36 years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
It is also speckled with sentimental value — much of which is linked to Howard’s grandmother.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
Burton's iconic bag holds sentimental value for her.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Books that held sentimental value, but never to be read again.
—Alex Milmeyster, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This business holds sentimental value, as it was established and nurtured by them, becoming a local staple.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
This is a great opportunity to add some new desk pals or find something with sentimental value for your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2024
Some of the attendees wore jewelry with sentimental value.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Sentimental value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sentimental%20value. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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