lovey-dovey
Example Sentences
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It began with an offhand remark: “Why aren’t you lovey-dovey anymore?” de Blasio, the former New York City mayor, asked, according to McCray, his wife.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
In November 2021, Pratt shared a photo of Schwarzenegger beaming at him and penned a lovey-dovey caption praising her for everything she’s “given” him — including their “healthy” newborn daughter, Lyla.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2022
Does he also make lovey-dovey posts about you?
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2022
He still acts all lovey-dovey and sweet to me, yet does this in secret.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2021
I had no idea that being on a team would make her so lovey-dovey, but it was cool.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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