as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
things get especially gooey during the scene in which the lovers are reunited at long last
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Recent Examples of gooey
Scientist Richard Arnott told National Geographic that the fish only looks so gooey because of rapid depressurization when its brought to the surface.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Sean Payton, bless him, possesses all the gooey nostalgia of a starving polar bear.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
Yes, the plot is anything but original, especially in Sparks’ canon, but The Longest Ride’s overlapping love affairs still deliver the ooey gooey romantic goods — and carry the film to the middle of the pack on this list.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Sean Payton, bless him, possesses all the gooey nostalgia of a starving polar bear.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
Yes, the plot is anything but original, especially in Sparks’ canon, but The Longest Ride’s overlapping love affairs still deliver the ooey gooey romantic goods — and carry the film to the middle of the pack on this list.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
Adjective
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The reviews and social conversation were becoming apparent that this had inserted itself into the culture in a really sticky way.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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On my skin, the product feels a bit greasy and sticky, but again, much less so than DEET.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Whether preserving the original design (like Adrienne Bailon in 2019) or creatively recycling it (as Troian Bellisario did at the 2020 Golden Globes), these sentimental pieces are finding new life.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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While the highlight of the weekend is usually the Dragon Boat Races — which have drawn competitors and crowds since 1991 — the sentimental favorite is the water lantern release onto the lake.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Denver defeated Gang Green 10-9 last season in a rainy, sloppy affair at MetLife Stadium.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Heat domes – large areas of high pressure that park over an area for days – prevent wet or windy weather from happening underneath them and instead force active weather to move along their northern periphery.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Sleeping with wet hair also can lead to scalp issues like fungal overgrowth and scalp irritation.7 Damp conditions create an environment where yeast or bacteria can thrive, leading to sensitivity or even flaking.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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At times, Kennedy seemed fuzzy on the specifics of what actually was cut as lawmakers asked him about details like delays in payments to community groups and problems with clinical trials.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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