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
The action-adventure stuff, the horror, the gooey Christmas gruel, and whatever else director Jake Kasdan throws in are, by comparison, lacking.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
For example, the Oil Paints are luscious and gooey, slightly dimensional, and very realistic.
—PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Get The Recipe 18 of 20 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
For example, the Oil Paints are luscious and gooey, slightly dimensional, and very realistic.
—PCMAG, 9 Oct. 2024
The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Get The Recipe 18 of 20 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gooey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Fresnel was feeling sentimental about the full-circle moment for her fledgling brand, which takes its inspiration from a ‘borrowed from the boys’ type vibe.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The first half was sloppy for both teams as the two totaled nine turnovers each.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pacific Ridge survived a sloppy, nine-turnover third quarter, and still led by 10 heading into the final eight minutes.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other features include the L-Track mounting points for hanging wet gear in the shower.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are a few different types of cleaning devices that can fall into the category of a wet/dry vac, including wet floor cleaners and steam cleaners.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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What makes these plants unattractive to deer—prickly or hairy stems or leaves, a pungent scent, or a covering of fuzzy hairs—is a win for your garden, adding charm to your landscape.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Something happened online, but the details are fuzzy because all the context has been flattened into nonexistence.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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