1
as in loving
feeling or showing love
a devoted couple who enjoy sharing their lives with one another
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
remembered her most devoted supporters in her campaign victory speech
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of devoted
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Winter, a father of two, including a teenage daughter, is well aware of that and the devoted following his character as well as Chenford have on social media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
From 1969 until his death in 2013, Goenka devoted his life to spreading Ba Khin’s teachings globally while retaining his Hindu identity.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devoted
Adjective
Swecker described the 6-foot-3 agent as both serious about his work and deeply devoted to his family.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Winter, a father of two, including a teenage daughter, is well aware of that and the devoted following his character as well as Chenford have on social media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Beyond entertainment, Shepard devoted herself to raising awareness for sickle cell anemia after a friend died of the affliction.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
From 1969 until his death in 2013, Goenka devoted his life to spreading Ba Khin’s teachings globally while retaining his Hindu identity.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devoted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
-
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Daniel is choosing to remember Allison as a loving individual who spent her last moments taking care of her friend in need.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Audrey Jones described her brother — who left behind two children — as loving, kind and compassionate.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
After the synagogue’s board voted to dismiss the cantor, scores of families who were loyal to him left.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Special thanks to all of our loyal customers!—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Most dedicated our lives to raising families, and to a more incremental, peaceful type of change.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
-
The Statue of Liberty in New York, dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886, and cared for by the NPS since 1933, requires a ferry trip and lots of stair climbing for those who want the crown view.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Deeply affectionate and laugh-out-loud funny, this delightful comedy is the directorial debut of Maude Apatow.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Helm is the curious, mercurial, impish, affectionate and dangerous air current of the English Pennines, swooping over the Eden District from prehistory until now.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Their steadfast belief in this very personal film and commitment to getting it on marquees means so much to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Fielder has been the sole democratic socialist on the board and a steadfast advocate for progressive causes, often voting against Lurie’s legislative agenda and the board’s moderate majority bloc.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte on Wednesday sought to revive the Justice Department’s investigation into allegations that New York Attorney General Letitia James committed insurance fraud.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Less than a month later, TSA committed to boost staffing, and Southwell backed off his threat.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
-
The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
