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
Young lovey-dovey couples, wedding parties, and Baby Boomers who can name every scene that flashes across the black-and-white movie screen.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
In Miami Beach, Florida, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez are as lovey-dovey as ever during a beach day, while in New York City, Olivia Rodrigo films a new music video featuring ballerina dancers.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Gartside tended to lead with the deconstructionist angle on his writing, and most critics seemed to take it as a given that all the lovey-dovey stuff was conceptual cleverness, a way of infiltrating pop and turning its lingua franca in on itself.
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Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 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.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 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.
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Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
13 Jan. 2026
Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well.
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Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
In Miami Beach, Florida, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez are as lovey-dovey as ever during a beach day, while in New York City, Olivia Rodrigo films a new music video featuring ballerina dancers.
—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Gartside tended to lead with the deconstructionist angle on his writing, and most critics seemed to take it as a given that all the lovey-dovey stuff was conceptual cleverness, a way of infiltrating pop and turning its lingua franca in on itself.
—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 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
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
Amanda Knox’s lovey-dovey behavior did not translate well.
—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Adjective
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At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
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The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
Adjective
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
Adjective
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England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovey-dovey. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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