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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
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The other reason is that the concept first popped up on Sundays at Tam Tam, building a loyal following among the restaurant’s devoted fans.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
This order was not only severe in its scope but alarmingly rushed in its execution and callous in its treatment of service members who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Here’s Why While Jenner remains devoted to her pixie, she has been known to experiment over the years.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The other reason is that the concept first popped up on Sundays at Tam Tam, building a loyal following among the restaurant’s devoted fans.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
His activist streak both online and in the halls of the agency’s L Street headquarters has alarmed those who’ve devoted their lives to studying the FCC.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
This order was not only severe in its scope but alarmingly rushed in its execution and callous in its treatment of service members who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The loyal throngs of fans that stuck around, even as the crowd dwindled, were duly rewarded when, a few hours later, Lorde arrived in the flesh to perform.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Despite this, its loyal fan base continued to grow, waiting for the day that the original SNK fighting game — which, to some, was a true successor to the roots of Street Fighter — would return.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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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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The older generation, considered as staunch wealth preservers, are deciding to enjoy their wealth now rather than simply passing it on.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pelosi, who wrote off the matter for a long period of time, seemed to back down on her staunch opinions ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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