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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
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Hartman was also devoted to his wife, Ashley Hartman, and a proud dad to their daughters, Lilah, 13, Zoe, 11, and Phoebe, 9.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Cervantes requested the audit at a time when the state Legislature has devoted much of its time toward reigning in federal officers in California, particularly in the realm of immigration enforcement.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Very Cherry reclaimed the crown in 2003 and has remained the top seller since, but Buttered Popcorn still commands a devoted following.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Hartman was also devoted to his wife, Ashley Hartman, and a proud dad to their daughters, Lilah, 13, Zoe, 11, and Phoebe, 9.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those benefits are not lost on people in Cambodia, many of whom have devoted their careers to protecting and restoring mangroves.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Cervantes requested the audit at a time when the state Legislature has devoted much of its time toward reigning in federal officers in California, particularly in the realm of immigration enforcement.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
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Both books also feature difficult loving relationships between a mother and a teen daughter.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Your empath will thank you for giving them a loving, supportive village.—
Laura Wheatman Hill,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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The co-CEOs say these VCs have greater proximity to the issue Esusu is trying to solve—but their loyal clientele are at the center of its success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The actress — who played Serena McGuire, Elle Woods’ loyal and bubbly best friend — looks back fondly on her time working with Reese Witherspoon as the film approaches its 25th anniversary.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov was co-winner of the 2021 Nobel peace prize, and dedicated the award to six of his paper's journalists who were murdered for their work.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Netflix still offers mobile titles for subscribers, too, and including a collection of daily puzzle games and an app dedicated just to kids games.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
9 Apr. 2026
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New Orleans has long been notorious for embracing such scoundrels, a reputation that isn’t exactly helped by the fact that, for many years, disgraced attorneys who lost their licenses in Louisiana and applied for readmission to the bar often got it.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Expanding state powers to intervene earlier could prevent future attacks, but critics warn that preemptive restrictions risk undermining civil liberties — particularly when applied to young people.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Yorkshire Terrier, lovingly referred to as Yorkie, is recognized for their sprightly, affectionate attitude.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alongside those claims, there exists another version of the couple’s life — one Lynette documented in affectionate detail.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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For 19 years, its dedicated staff and steadfast supporters have provided vital care to over 100,000 young people across southern Africa, including young people living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The league is steadfast about its accuracy.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Conforto settled for a two-run double with a third run scoring when Dansby Swanson raced home as the Rays committed two errors on the relay.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Iran has not said anything about such a joint effort or committed publicly to abandoning uranium enrichment under the conditional ceasefire agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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