sentimental attachment

Frequency: 6.28.0 per million words

an emotional bond to an object because of the memories associated with it

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  • She keeps the old watch purely out of sentimental attachment.
  • She couldn't part with the old teddy bear because of her strong sentimental attachment to it.
  • He found it difficult to sell the house due to his strong sentimental attachment to it.
  • Many people develop a sentimental attachment to their childhood homes.
  • Many people develop a sentimental attachment to objects from their childhood.
  • Despite its low monetary value, the antique watch held immense sentimental attachment for him.
  • This old locket has no monetary value, but I have a deep sentimental attachment to it.
  • Breaking a sentimental attachment can be a very painful process.
  • Letting go of a sentimental attachment to the past can be liberating.
  • His sentimental attachment to his grandmother's quilt made it irreplaceable.
  • The diary was more than just paper; it represented a sentimental attachment to her youth.
  • The old photograph album evoked a deep sentimental attachment to bygone days.
  • I understand your sentimental attachment to the car, but it's no longer practical to keep it.
  • It's natural to form a sentimental attachment to gifts from loved ones.
  • Is his refusal to throw away those old toys a sign of an unhealthy sentimental attachment?
  • She explained her sentimental attachment to the worn-out book, which she had read countless times.
  • Over the years, she formed a sentimental attachment to the little seaside town.
  • He felt a profound sentimental attachment to the small coastal town where he grew up.
  • Despite its worn condition, his sentimental attachment prevented him from replacing the old armchair.
  • Letting go of objects with sentimental attachment can be challenging but sometimes necessary.