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Adjective
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Colton's caring nature also enabled him to be a major source of support for friends.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025 -
Those who know her best describe her as loyal and caring, to the point of neglecting herself and her own interests in order to look after others.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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In an interview with 60 Minutes, Judy was described as his biggest fan, and their close relationship shows in the loving maternal characters in Adam’s films.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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An article from Dog Mixology reported that dachshund and Bernedoodle mixes are known for being friendly, loving and loyal to families.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of two seasons, the writing of the show and the actress performing the role turned the Grim Reaper into more of a caregiver who guides human souls to the beyond with a kind smile and empathic warmth.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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But Lana was her own person: an actor, a comedian, beloved by her family and friends, a kind, talented woman who volunteered weekly for the AIDS charity Project Angel Food during the 80s, a time when many people would barely say the word AIDS aloud.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
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Meanwhile, those who happen to witness a proposal could be more considerate.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When empathy flows mostly in one direction, the emotional health of the relationship often relies on the more understanding partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Phelan has worked on other sets with less understanding crews, where she was asked to repeat complicated dance steps over and over again.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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