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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
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At just a few weeks old, the venue is drawing a devoted crowd, even during daytime hours.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump was expected to give more details about his housing policy in the speech, but devoted most of it to other subjects.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Marías leaned into their distinctive psychedelic soul sound and visual aesthetic, building a devoted following through consistent artistic vision.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At just a few weeks old, the venue is drawing a devoted crowd, even during daytime hours.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dedicated animal shelter volunteer and devoted Spartan fan David Smith is known by many in the Downriver community of Wyandotte for his love of dogs and proud support of Michigan State University.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump was expected to give more details about his housing policy in the speech, but devoted most of it to other subjects.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The last time a president leaned on a loyal Fed chair to juice the economy with lower rates, the results were ugly.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Glenna Goldis, an attorney who has dedicated her 15-year career to practicing public interest law, was terminated last Thursday from the office’s Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau following a monthslong battle with the employee ethics committee.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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For the trip, Flavia and Felicia flew with LATAM Airlines and stayed at the Virgin Hotel New York — two brands that have dedicated themselves to this program.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Whether analysts value that outcome as a $10 reduction in individual risk added up across everyone, or as a $10 million value directly applied to the life saved is mathematically identical.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The plot requires the tailor’s wife to introduce doubts in the fisherwoman’s mind about her affectionate man’s fidelity.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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As the first book in Quinn’s ambitious, interconnected series, The Duke and I is tasked with introducing society matron Violet Bridgerton and her eight affectionate, squabbling children, as well as their many friends (and frenemies) in 1800s British high society.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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His madman approach seems to not be working, as the EU seems steadfast against him (while here at home, President Gordo’s madness is still very evident).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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All the while we will be encouraged by our steadfast belief that the sacred garment that is our country needs us, its warp and weft threads.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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To line up every single day in the work and to do hard stuff with people that are committed, there’s nothing like it.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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