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
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.
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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
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
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The brand and its Massachusetts origins are inextricable—the matte white bags are sentimental fixtures of the state and New England at large.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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For an extra sentimental touch, try making pieces for each other and swapping them once they’re finished.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Add up to 1/4 cup remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, if dough is too sticky.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over the last few years, a mix of economic hurdles, like rapidly rising prices caused by sticky inflation, has helped to drive borrowers' reliance on credit cards upward and high average credit card rates have further propelled cardholders' balances upward.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 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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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovey-dovey. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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