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
Scenes throughout the lovey-dovey clip showcase Shante hanging out with friends before Snoop makes a grand entrance to dance with his wife, who celebrates her 49th birthday on Wednesday (Oct. 30).
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Treat yourself, a crush, or a loved one to any products from this lovey-dovey line, and your heart is sure to soar this Valentine's Day (and beyond).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
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, 13 Feb. 2024
With songs spanning the lovey-dovey early stages of a relationship to the brutal aftermath of a breakup, embracing sexuality and self-confidence and navigating life under the spotlight, Hit Me Hard and Soft is undoubtedly the young star’s most varied, mature album yet.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
And what better time to do it than on her boyfriend's birthday?
Hadid took to her Instagram Stories on April 8 to wish boyfriend Adan Banuelos a happy birthday with a collection of lovey-dovey pictures and videos of the both him and the two of them together.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The Very Cavallari star then made her debut on Estes’ social media in a lovey-dovey TikTok of the pair sharing some PDA in Mexico.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The holiday and its origins weren't always so lovey-dovey.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2024
Among those not celebrating a lovey-dovey holiday, 29% still plan to mark the occasion in some way, including treating themselves to something special, or planning a get-together or evening out with their single friends or family members.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Treat yourself, a crush, or a loved one to any products from this lovey-dovey line, and your heart is sure to soar this Valentine's Day (and beyond).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
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, 13 Feb. 2024
With songs spanning the lovey-dovey early stages of a relationship to the brutal aftermath of a breakup, embracing sexuality and self-confidence and navigating life under the spotlight, Hit Me Hard and Soft is undoubtedly the young star’s most varied, mature album yet.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
And what better time to do it than on her boyfriend's birthday?
Hadid took to her Instagram Stories on April 8 to wish boyfriend Adan Banuelos a happy birthday with a collection of lovey-dovey pictures and videos of the both him and the two of them together.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The Very Cavallari star then made her debut on Estes’ social media in a lovey-dovey TikTok of the pair sharing some PDA in Mexico.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The holiday and its origins weren't always so lovey-dovey.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2024
Among those not celebrating a lovey-dovey holiday, 29% still plan to mark the occasion in some way, including treating themselves to something special, or planning a get-together or evening out with their single friends or family members.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovey-dovey
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Lovey-dovey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovey-dovey. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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