doting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
  • That’s what transforms support from a survival strategy into a genuine, caring choice.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • He's remembered as a caring father loved by everyone who knew him.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Animal-welfare advocates continue to stress the importance of reporting cruelty, supporting local shelters and rescues and considering adoption to provide loving homes for animals like Diva.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.
    Will Fan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • On streaming, one of Prime Video's biggest shows is back for one last ride after last season's finale had fans feeling so passionate that the streamer had to issue a message to remind people to be kind to its cast ahead of the premiere.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 July 2025
  • At the end of every school year, Rob and Nora Tonn show up at Hinsdale Central High School and give away scholarships to graduating student athletes who are kind.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, those who happen to witness a proposal could be more considerate.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • When empathy flows mostly in one direction, the emotional health of the relationship often relies on the more understanding partner.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Phelan has worked on other sets with less understanding crews, where she was asked to repeat complicated dance steps over and over again.
    Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on doting

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!