as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
lovey-dovey songs that were supposedly inspired by his feelings for his beloved wife
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Recent Examples of lovey-dovey
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.
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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
Wade asked Hager about lovey-dovey theme park behavior.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
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
Wade asked Hager about lovey-dovey theme park behavior.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Adjective
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For a kid of 16, a sentimental journey isn’t normally an especially long trip.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the film from Gulfstream Pictures, which is currently in production in New Orleans, Iacono will play the role of sentimental, comic wingman Colin Davis.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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And inflation, while still sticky, has remained stable in recent months.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At times, Epstein characterized the billionaire’s office as sloppy and amateurish, exposing him to taxes and reputational risks while making sensitive payments.—
Tom Schoenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Heat also ran into its own sloppy play, committing 19 turnovers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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