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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
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Maria goes to rehab, continues to struggle with addiction, and enters into a loving relationship with the caring and sympathetic scholar.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025 -
In fact, being direct in your disagreement is smart and caring.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Nancy Stanwood, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, said the organization is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, a child facing the same post-pandemic anxieties in such a district might encounter punitive measures rather than compassionate intervention.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aquarius: Doc Doc is the kind and sympathetic leader of the dwarves, who encourages everyone to let Snow White stay with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This is how we’re introduced to the story of Snow White’s parents, two kind, generous rulers who long for a child and are thrilled by their daughter’s arrival.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But her mom says her school has been very understanding.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Couldn’t have been more understanding, patient, and polite.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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