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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
Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Hell’s Museum in Singapore is located at Haw Par Villa, and is completely devoted to the exploration of death and the afterlife.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
Moscow has devoted considerable resources, manpower, and political will to its invasion of the country next door.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But of course Meg was devoted to Colin and presumably had to put up with his friends as well.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Hell’s Museum in Singapore is located at Haw Par Villa, and is completely devoted to the exploration of death and the afterlife.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
America’s 660 million acres of public land now have a news organization devoted entirely to them.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
Moscow has devoted considerable resources, manpower, and political will to its invasion of the country next door.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
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Jamie was a loving son, husband and father.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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My friend Dexter Romweber died, who was a very kind, loving, and chaotic person with a ton going on and who ended up shaping me.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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Or write a support email with the perfect mix of humor and sincerity to turn a fuming customer into a loyal advocate?—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Critics have also accused Patel of politicizing the FBI, firing senior officials seen as insufficiently loyal to Trump, and prioritizing public image over investigative integrity.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colbert dedicated Thursday’s show to free speech and to Kimmel’s team.—
Luke Fountain,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The grand opening of the new world headquarters building is scheduled for November, and at that time the new building will officially be dedicated as Ford World Headquarters.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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From there, the bronzer comes into play, applied generously (to taste) to the cheekbones, forehead, and eyelids, always blending upward with a brush in small touches.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2025
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The harshest possible penalties must be applied.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Georgi was very affectionate toward his wife all evening long, something both Stacey and Florian were not used to seeing.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Remembering Remy Remy, who had been with the family for nearly a decade, was described as gentle, affectionate, and deeply loved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As each one of our kids left for college and then moved out on their own, Chewie remained right there like our steadfast companion.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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To Mike Hopkins, your steadfast leadership has been instrumental in shaping Prime Video’s new vision and success.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s unsettling public tragedy took place when the conservative activist had just answered a question from an audience member at Utah Valley University about mass shootings committed by transgender people.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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