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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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Brand Carney, who started the GoFundMe page, wrote that Michael was always caring and generous.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Use your caring tone, and make a clear request so people know how to support you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 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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And that’s what drove me creatively — to be authentic, but to be compassionate.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 8th House of Intimacy forms a graceful trine with compassionate Venus in your 12th House of Solitude, inviting release without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Just don’t expect a lot of English–the hotel team were smiley and kind, but spoke a minimal amount.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Choose circles that feel kind, and show up consistently today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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To keep things moving and be a considerate fellow passenger, here are four major subway mistakes to avoid in New York City, according to locals who rely on the public transit system to get around every day.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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