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Recent Examples of doting
Back in December 2020, the doting mom shared the news of her first pregnancy following their intimate wedding ceremony.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Still, friends said McDermott showed no signs of depression and was a doting father who would never abandon his son.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Family members described Shaneiqua Elkins as a doting mother, who celebrated her children’s success in school and carefully dressed them before family events.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are photos and videos from Sterling’s party and Mahomes was a doting dad.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Appearing via Zoom, Hall’s ex-husband, Patrick Hall, said his wife was a kind soul who was a doting mother to their daughters, Katherine and Victoria.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Still, friends said McDermott showed no signs of depression and was a doting father who would never abandon his son.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Family members described Shaneiqua Elkins as a doting mother, who celebrated her children’s success in school and carefully dressed them before family events.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are photos and videos from Sterling’s party and Mahomes was a doting dad.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Appearing via Zoom, Hall’s ex-husband, Patrick Hall, said his wife was a kind soul who was a doting mother to their daughters, Katherine and Victoria.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Rather than the vitriol usually reserved for star players on opposing teams, Wembanyama has been met instead with an affectionate curiosity from some fans and a reluctant respect from others.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In a few photos, the pair gazed into each other's eyes with warm, affectionate expressions.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Back in 2014, the company secured FDA authorization for a compassionate-use protocol allowing the Hemopurifier to be used in up to 20 patients with Ebola across 10 clinical sites in the United States.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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She was known for kind words and good advice.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Focus on business and personal relationships, and choose to be with people who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Here’s how understanding fluid intelligence can give you a useful lens for how people think, learn and adapt in everyday life, according to psychological research.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Others online were more understanding.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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