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Recent Examples of doting
Elsewhere in the conversation, the doting parental figure and Oscar-winning actress shared the sweet name her grandchildren call her.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 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
At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The seventh member, a doting dad who was left paralyzed, was the sole survivor in the minivan.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Tom Zohar stars as Daniel, the doting grandson and next-door neighbor of Gladys, who narrates the story to the audience as a memory tale.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 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
At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The seventh member, a doting dad who was left paralyzed, was the sole survivor in the minivan.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Tom Zohar stars as Daniel, the doting grandson and next-door neighbor of Gladys, who narrates the story to the audience as a memory tale.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
Adjective
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Though not everyone will jump on board, aficionados of the panoply of Nightmare on Halloween the 13th knock-offs – and the diminishing returns that followed – will know the references and get the affectionate, tongue-in-cheek humor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Appearing to take Will Ferrell’s affectionate lampooning The Story of Fire Saga as a how-to guide, Finland has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to bring the trophy home for the first time since Lordi in 2006.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Time veers at this bucolic Albanian restaurant, Ramiz Kukaj’s loving recreation of the old country.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 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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Addressing it requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Dewey’s Dan is a kind and creative painter, and the only slightly chaotic thing Kate has ever loved.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Wrigley has been especially kind to the Cubs, who now have an 8-1 record with the wind blowing out, and 3-0 with a crosswind.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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While most passengers are considerate, late-night returns and early-morning departures can bring bursts of noise outside your door.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The service Friendly and considerate, the Datai’s staff—many of whom have been here since the very start—reflect the resort's exceptionally high return rate, with some months hitting 60% returning guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Others online were more understanding.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Come next year, if the Blackhawks are in 30th or 31st place again, fans may not be so understanding.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Doting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doting. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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