lovefest

noun

love·​fest ˈləv-ˌfest How to pronounce lovefest (audio)
: love feast sense 2
broadly : an expression or exchange of goodwill, praise, or affection

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That lovefest reflects a real change from Trump's first term, with its rival power centers and steady flow of staff shakeups and firings by tweet. Tamara Keith, NPR, 20 Jan. 2026 The lovefest is virtually global: Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rode in a BYD vehicle with the company’s founder. Zeyi Yang, Wired News, 20 Jan. 2026 But after Mandani was elected, the two leaders held what at times seemed like a lovefest in the Oval Office. Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 This dynamic has continued throughout the season, as the minor-key drama has seen its buzz usurped by the Panahi lovefest and received softer critical support than anticipated. Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lovefest

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lovefest was in 1907

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“Lovefest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovefest. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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