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
However, those not feeling the lovey-dovey vibe of the month don't need to wallow in self-pity.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 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
Here are a slew of other lovey-dovey events happening between Feb. 13 and 15, with a focus on live stage shows and shows that made Valentine’s Day or love in general a theme of the event.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 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
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
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 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
Here are a slew of other lovey-dovey events happening between Feb. 13 and 15, with a focus on live stage shows and shows that made Valentine’s Day or love in general a theme of the event.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
Adjective
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Multitracked saxophones swarm over a pit of molten bass frequencies, slipping between sentimental consonance—you might momentarily be reminded of Vangelis’ Blade Runner score—and eerie discord.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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The church said the statues' monetary value may be relatively small, but their historical and sentimental significance is much greater.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes that includes sticky or chewy candies.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Inspectors found a dead rodent on an at-home sticky trap and noted that the back area smelled of rodent urine.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This was a better defensive effort for the Stars than their sloppy defeat Tuesday night at home against New Jersey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers relied on another part-time G League contributor to carry them through a sloppy fourth quarter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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