"Hallmark moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-Hallmark moment.ogg [Australia] Forms: Hallmark moments [plural]
Etymology: From a Hallmark Cards advertising campaign. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Hallmark moment (plural Hallmark moments)
  1. (US) A memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card. Tags: US Related terms: Kodak moment
    Sense id: en-Hallmark_moment-en-noun-tnDyuwQs Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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