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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
Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But a majority of the time was devoted to how Collins might improve how the VA provides health care and other services to former members of the military, particularly through a program introduced by Trump in his first term known as the Mission Act.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 Jan. 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
Communications teams at any business are devoted to a single objective: presenting the company in the most positive light across a wide spectrum of audiences.
—Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But a majority of the time was devoted to how Collins might improve how the VA provides health care and other services to former members of the military, particularly through a program introduced by Trump in his first term known as the Mission Act.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 Jan. 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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In that short time, your brain gets a chance to cool down, shift out of a reactive mode, and engage with your partner in a more thoughtful and loving way.—
Jourdan Travers, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Zhou was the epitome of a kind, loving and compassionate gentleman, in addition to his academic drive, Barker Little wrote.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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So, when the idea began cropping up that the team should try and bring the beloved Sunday Sitdown interview to their loyal fanbase, Geist was excited.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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In a reversal to that longstanding tradition, Trump attempted to fill the government with more loyal employees in an executive order before leaving office in late 2020.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 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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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lear remains steadfast that she’s always been a woman, but the film keeps cutting away to other people confirming her transition.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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But a trade always seemed unlikely as Indiana president of basketball Kelly Krauskopf drafted Mitchell No. 2 in the 2018 WNBA Draft and has remained steadfast in her support of the 5-foot-8 guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Initially, he had been committed to FAU.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Jim Acosta, the CNN anchor known for being a staunch critic of Donald Trump and his fierce relationship with the president, is reportedly leaving the network after he was officially pulled from its programming schedule.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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