Examples of lovey-dovey in a Sentence
lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Here are a slew of other lovey-dovey events happening between Feb. 13 and 15, with a focus on live stage shows and shows that made Valentine’s Day or love in general a theme of the event.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
For a design that feels less overtly lovey-dovey, try blush-colored polka dots on top of a neutral base, or delicate floral motifs that hint at spring blooms.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Spend Valentine's Day (or any other day) in Valentine, Nebraska, a town that loves to play up its lovey-dovey name.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
On the one hand, breastfeeding sparks a surge of lovey-dovey oxytocin, a feel-good hormone released with skin-to-skin contact; but on the other hand, producing breastmilk hinges on a hefty amount of prolactin, a hormone that keeps your estrogen and progesterone levels low, Dr. Oreck says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026
To mark her one year anniversary with Pelphrey in April 2023, Cuoco shared two lovey-dovey photos — including one with a newborn Matilda.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The lovey-dovey moment came during her summer tour, which saw stops in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
For a design that feels less overtly lovey-dovey, try blush-colored polka dots on top of a neutral base, or delicate floral motifs that hint at spring blooms.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Spend Valentine's Day (or any other day) in Valentine, Nebraska, a town that loves to play up its lovey-dovey name.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
On the one hand, breastfeeding sparks a surge of lovey-dovey oxytocin, a feel-good hormone released with skin-to-skin contact; but on the other hand, producing breastmilk hinges on a hefty amount of prolactin, a hormone that keeps your estrogen and progesterone levels low, Dr. Oreck says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Jan. 2026
To mark her one year anniversary with Pelphrey in April 2023, Cuoco shared two lovey-dovey photos — including one with a newborn Matilda.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The lovey-dovey moment came during her summer tour, which saw stops in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovey-dovey. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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