doting

Example Sentences

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
  • Though the scene is peaceful and loving, there is a lot of rebellion baked in.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 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
  • 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
  • She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.
    Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2025
  • While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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