DOTING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doting

adjective

as in caring

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting

Adjective

Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Motherhood may not have been her calling, but Sabrina Popo was a loving and affectionate grandmother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support.

— Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of affectionate

Adjective

Motherhood may not have been her calling, but Sabrina Popo was a loving and affectionate grandmother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
God is the one divine Mind, and what God knows is what’s real – including each of us as His creation, spiritual, loving, whole, and helpful.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 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

Others discussed overcoming the initial awkwardness of the work and finding satisfaction in helping doctors become more competent and compassionate.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
At the same time, the lawsuits contend that chatbots are pretending to be agreeable and compassionate while preying on the vulnerable and on teenagers, the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence.

— Marc Levy, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Shapira paints a picture of a kinder, gentler war, where technology takes soldiers away from the trenches and from the tanks, to a chair behind a screen.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Five days after Bela Bajaria was fired as Netflix‘s Chief Content Officer and replaced by Peter Rice, Ted Sarandos had nothing but kind words for his former loyal lieutenant, kinda.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of kind

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