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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Haney’s aunt, Latonya Hill Godfrey, agreed that Haney was a devoted friend.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Anthony Godley, the British entrepreneur behind the outsourcing firm Logix BPO, is launching a media channel devoted entirely to the business-process outsourcing industry.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
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Adjective
Deep Conditioning Mask—a multiple Readers' Choice Award winner—earns its devoted following.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Haney’s aunt, Latonya Hill Godfrey, agreed that Haney was a devoted friend.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
The letter described Lowe as a leader who consistently put children first and devoted his recent years to serving students throughout the district.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Anthony Godley, the British entrepreneur behind the outsourcing firm Logix BPO, is launching a media channel devoted entirely to the business-process outsourcing industry.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The uninitiated might be surprised that Game Changer has amassed a fiercely loyal, very active online fan base.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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Cao is strategically building his team, repositioning competent legacy appointees to ensure continuity while fostering a loyal leadership cadre.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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When the Liberty Memorial was dedicated in 1926, Queen Anne of Romania was among the dignitaries to attend the ceremony.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Council members chose to open a public application to find her successor, and more than 110 people applied for the job.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Adams and her dad applied pressure on the neck wound with beach towels.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The Federal Reserve’s steadfast period of low interest rates in the 2000s was criticized as contributing to a housing bubble in the 2000s, followed by the mortgage crisis of 2007 and the Great Recession the following year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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The offense got two runs back after the Rays committed two errors of their own.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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The Mets committed six errors in the nightcap — two apiece by first baseman Mark Vientos and second baseman Marcus Semien and one each by fellow infielders Lindor, Mark Vientos and Bo Bichette.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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