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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
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
In arguing for the lesser sentence, Dominguez portrayed Turner as a devoted mother who participated in the fraud scheme only to make her son happy, not herself.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
This order was not only severe in its scope but alarmingly rushed in its execution and callous in its treatment of service members who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Diego Luna filled in the narrative of one of the richest, most complex characters in the galaxy, completing Cassian Andor’s journey from mercenary to devoted rebel with a cause.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
In arguing for the lesser sentence, Dominguez portrayed Turner as a devoted mother who participated in the fraud scheme only to make her son happy, not herself.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Verb
His activist streak both online and in the halls of the agency’s L Street headquarters has alarmed those who’ve devoted their lives to studying the FCC.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
This order was not only severe in its scope but alarmingly rushed in its execution and callous in its treatment of service members who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation.
—Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Over on her Instagram Stories, Watts gave Demna Gvasalia a loving farewell, as the show marked his last with Balenciaga after a 10-year run with the house as its creative director.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Everyone and everything must be personally loyal and accountable to him.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
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Its steadfast dedication to its classic roots, combined with a fearless spirit of innovation, results in pieces that never fail to amaze.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn’s framing of the character.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Initially, he had been committed to FAU.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Berrien is positioning himself as a staunch Trump backer in his first ads of the race.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The eventual confirmation of his passing, delivered by solemn White House and medical officials, triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum, even from those who had been his staunchest opponents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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