DOTING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doting

adjective

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Recent Examples of doting The defense sought to portray Clancy as a doting mother who acknowledged her mental health difficulties. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The doting mom explains that Vincent’s middle name, John, follows the previous trend with their other kids. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Following her second divorce, O’Donnell has continued to spend her time as a doting mom to her five kids. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 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

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Adjective

Moore's family remembered him as a caring person who always helped others.

— Jessie DiMartino, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
The scout, herself an alum of the contest, sees Ericka as the best way for Ghana to get attention, and the tables begin to turn on Paulina to the chagrin of the caring if pragmatic headmistress, Francis (Heather Alicia Simms).

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Columnist Amy Kaufman wrote about how watching affectionate moments between the couple, such as a clip of them kissing, can trigger intense reactions among Swifties.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
Some couples feel more compelled to be physically affectionate on vacation or during special times.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

Nina Pacchia, Cutter’s wife, told KABC-TV that her husband was adventurous and loving.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of loving

Adjective

Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of adoring

Adjective

This is a considerate gesture that keeps the lines of communication open in a friendship.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Parents can teach children to be considerate about how and where invitations are handed out without turning every birthday into a class-wide event.

— Caroline Chirichella, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerate

Adjective

Fully understanding how these fragmented droplets interact with airborne vehicles remains a unsolved piece of the puzzle.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Atletico coach Diego Simeone has said publicly that the player has the right to make decisions over his own future, but the Metropolitano fans are unlikely to be so understanding.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 June 2026

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