doting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
  • Here are today's top stories Forgiving, caring, compassionate.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The group wants to safely move them into caring homes instead of a shelter that may have to euthanize them.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Denver Zoo shared a few snaps of the affectionate duo — the only two females in their habitat — in a post on Facebook.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Gibson rehomed his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe, loving homes.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Tyler is being remembered as a loving brother, uncle and son.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • We are honored to spotlight a community that not only faced an unprecedented disaster but emerged with a stronger, more compassionate spirit.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • TikTokers were quick to praise Coco for his empathy and Cruz for raising such a compassionate pup.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Hearing so many kind words this rapidly leaves Kalkbrenner grateful.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Juli still remembers the considerate little boy from Tyler’s childhood, the kind of kid who preferred building his own computer over playing sports.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Some of it’s considerate and protective, some of it’s selfish.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Thanks to Comedy Central and South Park fans for being so understanding.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Thanks to Comedy Central and 'South Park' fans for being so understanding.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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