doting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
  • Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.
    David Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Officials expect about 100 prisoners each year will qualify for compassionate release, Buis said.
    Don Thompson, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • When delivering bad news, be succinct and compassionate.
    Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Harrell describes her daughter as a kind, sweet child who always sought to do what was right.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • What Lee liked best about playing Go-tak, a seemingly tough guy with a kind heart, was bonding with his fellow actors.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Even small actions can be part of building a more supportive and understanding community.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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