doting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
  • Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 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, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tie Waist Dress Meghan Markle has been giving us a glimpse into her life lately on Instagram, and in an affectionate Valentine’s Day tribute to husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex wore another practical dress style: a tie waist.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Large crowds gather at the Front Wave Stadium in Oceanside where thousands watch the Los Angeles Clippers G team play basketball while youth basketball leagues fill gymnasiums with multicultural teams of youngsters and their cheering, affectionate parents.
    Mary Wolshok, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Brandi has already played a loving role in Elton’s valedictory run.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Etta was able to fall in love and be in a super loving relationship.
    Juan Velasquez, Them., 1 Apr. 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
  • Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The long gap between seasons has not been kind to the show, which returned way down in the ratings this past fall.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Holly Marie Combs has nothing but kind words for the young Pretty Little Liars cast — and a couple of digs at her twentysomething self.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 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
  • Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • But despite the nightmare scenario, the couple said their fellow passengers were incredibly understanding.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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