doting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
  • None of these restaurants, which require a higher financial investment than Sora Craft Kitchen, are strictly solo-chef restaurants — their staffs are tiny and caring — but each chef’s individual vision comes through when there are fewer diners to feed.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jordan Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL icon Bill Belichick, let slip an affectionate nickname for the legendary coach.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner continue to get along swimmingly, and the two have been spotted being playfully affectionate during recent outings.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Beyond his incredible work as an actor, Mason is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual who fosters a spirit of acceptance and collaboration in our theatre program.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • This keeps the line moving and is considerate to both other shoppers and employees.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • But her mom says her school has been very understanding.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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