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Adjective
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At his core, Mr. Potato Head is compassionate and caring, like the lion is deep down.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 June 2025 -
Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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So Pasadena Humane took to Facebook to help Art find a better match for his affectionate and playful energy.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The affectionate names Kennedy gave to his manta friends in addition to Willy—Rosy, Chevy, Tippy—scientists still use today.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside Online,
8 June 2025
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All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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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
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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
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Through his characters, Fellowes communicates his approval for a more compassionate and inclusive upper crust.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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This, for me, is a viable and compassionate way of supporting your people — those, like Griselda best said, who are the ones consuming your music and buying your concert ticket.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the criticism, Tonn remains grateful for the support the video has brought to the dog's case, and the majority of kind comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Much like his character, Boyce is mild-mannered, kind and effortlessly funny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, those who happen to witness a proposal could be more considerate.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Many transit systems have long-standing etiquette campaigns urging travelers to be considerate of those around them.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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