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
The breed is noted for being good with young children, and lovey-dovey toward family.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The two appeared on the Cobra Kai red carpet on February 12, 2024, with matching rings on their ring finger and appeared very lovey-dovey with one another.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2025
In short, don’t be jealous of lovey-dovey couples or parade your relationship all over social media to spite the singles — instead, have an old friend for dinner.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
In Heart Eyes, a masked murderer is hell-bent on stalking and killing couples on the lovey-dovey holiday, but for some reason a pair of platonic co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) are in the murderer’s crosshairs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, a flick that can please every Valentine’s Day moviegoer: those who hate the lovey-dovey holiday, those who adore it, those who want romance in their Valentine’s Day movies and those who prefer their gushing more gory.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
To celebrate, the couple marked the occasion with lovey-dovey posts Monday (Dec. 16) on Instagram Stories.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The couple looked lovey-dovey while arriving on the red carpet in Deauville, France.
04 of 16
Hedging Their Bets
Now married for three years, the couple was pictured playing poker during the 2nd Annual AUFA Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Vegas in 2008.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Springers are known for their lovey-dovey nature, with the American Kennel Club describing the breed as craving company and becoming miserable when neglected.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The two appeared on the Cobra Kai red carpet on February 12, 2024, with matching rings on their ring finger and appeared very lovey-dovey with one another.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2025
In short, don’t be jealous of lovey-dovey couples or parade your relationship all over social media to spite the singles — instead, have an old friend for dinner.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
In Heart Eyes, a masked murderer is hell-bent on stalking and killing couples on the lovey-dovey holiday, but for some reason a pair of platonic co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) are in the murderer’s crosshairs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, a flick that can please every Valentine’s Day moviegoer: those who hate the lovey-dovey holiday, those who adore it, those who want romance in their Valentine’s Day movies and those who prefer their gushing more gory.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
To celebrate, the couple marked the occasion with lovey-dovey posts Monday (Dec. 16) on Instagram Stories.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The couple looked lovey-dovey while arriving on the red carpet in Deauville, France.
04 of 16
Hedging Their Bets
Now married for three years, the couple was pictured playing poker during the 2nd Annual AUFA Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Vegas in 2008.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Springers are known for their lovey-dovey nature, with the American Kennel Club describing the breed as craving company and becoming miserable when neglected.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Adjective
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The opportunity to expand his supplier network, combined with Vidalia’s proximity and its acquisition the sentimental shuttle looms, made the prospect of working with the doomed mill appealing on paper.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
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The ring, a cherished heirloom from Faludi's great-grandmother, was given to Tom by her mother, making the engagement even more sentimental.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank should keep interest rates steady for the time.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Inflation has proven sticky in recent months and consumers are starting to pull back on spending, which, if sustained, may lead businesses to rethink their hiring plans.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The latest: The Cavs looked sloppy and tired at points this week, but still gutted out comeback wins against Miami, Charlotte and Brooklyn.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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