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as in loving
feeling or showing love
a devoted couple who enjoy sharing their lives with one another
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
remembered her most devoted supporters in her campaign victory speech
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as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applied
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devoted
Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The star has been obsessed with shades of scarlet lately; she's been particularly devoted to a bright, almost-neon red, though her latest set leans more trendy black cherry than retro Maraschino cherry.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Students described West, a teacher employed part-time by the school, as a loving person who devoted her time to supporting them.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Her upcoming second album, Always Will Be, is devoted to songs by her Honeysuckle Rose costar and longtime friend, Willie Nelson.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The star has been obsessed with shades of scarlet lately; she's been particularly devoted to a bright, almost-neon red, though her latest set leans more trendy black cherry than retro Maraschino cherry.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nef devoted ninety-three pages, over forty percent of his book A Search for Civilization, to faith and religion.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Students described West, a teacher employed part-time by the school, as a loving person who devoted her time to supporting them.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.—
Liana Ault,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Understanding The Regulatory Landscape In markets influenced by scientific and technological developments, many products, especially those applied in healthcare and agriculture, must undergo rigorous regulatory scrutiny to ensure safety and efficacy.—
Linda De Jesus,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024 Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Seven years later, Trump remains steadfast in his support of the act, giving advocates on both sides of the aisle a sense of cautious optimism about the possibility of more reform.—
Taylor Millard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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In many ways, however, the tradition and Peterson’s dedication to it remain steadfast.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Initially, he had been committed to FAU.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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The New York Rangers have committed to an unusual retool in the last few months.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Aug. 2024
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Musk, the world's richest person and a staunch backer of President Donald Trump, made headlines for offering money to those who agreed to sign a petition during the 2024 election.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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And if everyone involved is being honest — even his staunchest critics — Sanders has delivered in every way imaginable.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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