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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
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (Malkovich).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Tucker Carlson, a consistent critic of foreign intervention, has now devoted multiple episodes of his show to critiquing the conflict.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Baseball fans never got a video game solely devoted to the WBC, in part because the WBC didn’t debut until 2006.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (Malkovich).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The fruity floral launched to major fanfare and was discontinued in 2014, though bottles still circulate on resale sites for the devoted.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Tucker Carlson, a consistent critic of foreign intervention, has now devoted multiple episodes of his show to critiquing the conflict.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Steve Vai and Joe Satriani continue to draw loyal audiences craving their deep, roller coaster-like dives into unbridled six-string virtuosity.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Being a Payton Guy has extended NFL lives and poured millions upon millions of dollars into loyal bank accounts.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Littlefield, a veteran reporter, travels the country interviewing the religious grass roots organizers—many of whom are lost to history—who dedicated their lives to successfully dismantling reproductive rights for women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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At his core, Doug is passionate about helping others and has dedicated his life to keeping people safe.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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In early March, Morath announced current Superintendent Karen Molinar, who applied to keep her job amid the takeover, will be replaced.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Afri-Cure starts with a body wrap made from lemongrass, jumbie and tamarind leaves, as well as a gently exfoliating papaya mask applied to the face, and then a full-body exfoliation using turmeric, honey and local sea salt.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stephen seems to have been an affectionate husband until the end.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Relatives described the unicorn-loving child as smart, affectionate and occasionally rascally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The island is experiencing its worst days since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Havana’s steadfast patron.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Prince William and Princess Kate aren't the only British royals with steadfast food preferences.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jokic and Cam Johnson committed back-to-back turnovers to fuel an 11-2 Memphis burst late in the fourth.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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New Orleans committed eight turnovers in the first nine minutes, and the Clippers converted those into nine points while building a 33-18 lead.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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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
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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