MUSH Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

mush

noun

ˈməsh

Definition of mush

as in corn

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental an opera that is pure mush

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as in sentimentalism

the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion) couldn't stand all the mush in the movie's romantic scenes

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Recent Examples of mush Today’s recipe When the summer New York City heat turned his ripe summer tomatoes into a juicy heirloom mush, The Times’ cooking editor Cody Reiss created this recipe for pancetta, tomato and pickled pepper vinaigrette. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 His skin fell off, the membranes separating his organs dissolved, his bones turned to mush, and his head rolled away. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mush

Noun

Only indiscriminate, promiscuous lovers of candy, any candy, could conceivably stomach a pound or two of candy corn before dinner, as Jerry Cohen and I can without heavy breathing.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Interestingly, the charcoal mellowing process is different for the rye—instead of the usual 10 feet of charcoal, it is filtered through just three feet due to small amount of corn in the mashbill, according to master distiller Chris Fletcher.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of corn

Noun

Tanks full of radioactive sludge exposed him to at least 48 potentially hazardous chemicals.

— Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Investigators have also removed drums containing an oily, sludge-like material from the property and have investigated the home for signs of wet cremation, when a mix of chemicals are used to break down human remains.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of sludge

Noun

But as the rockers celebrate their legacy with an anniversary tour and new album, Three Tinted Windows, that same sentimentality still drives their music today.

— Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
So its history behind the watch itself, as well as that sentimentality, that attracts Mon to a model.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sentimentality

Noun

The 101-year-old syrup maker has made preserving jobs a priority, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The Polaris dazzles with tequila, mezcal, blackberry syrup, and a touch of citrus air foam, while the Hydra balances gin, mastiha, carrot, celery, and a bright, zesty twist of lime.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026