as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
torn between his allegiance to his native country and the opportunities a sports career in the U.S. could offer
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Recent Examples of allegiance
An obsession for excellence is characterized by clarity about standards, allegiance to discipline, sustained commitment, and a tenacious reach for one's absolute optimum.
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Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
He’s guided by an allegiance to his mother and the belief that this is what’s best for the country and the lineage.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) also agreed to not apply for any transfers of allegiance or recruit any foreign athletes until 2027.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In a world marked by migration and disparate allegiances to empire, identity must also embrace uncertainty.
—Héctor M. Varela Rios, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allegiance
Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
He’s guided by an allegiance to his mother and the belief that this is what’s best for the country and the lineage.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) also agreed to not apply for any transfers of allegiance or recruit any foreign athletes until 2027.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In a world marked by migration and disparate allegiances to empire, identity must also embrace uncertainty.
—Héctor M. Varela Rios, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allegiance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegiance
Noun
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With their integration of customer engagement with lifecycle thinking, SURI demonstrates how sustainable design can also drive brand loyalty and rapid growth.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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It is estimated that 70% to 80% of all credit cards are now tied to a loyalty programs like hotel, airline or credit card points, according to industry research and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, in a world engineered for infinite choice, commitment feels like a risk, and discomfort feels like failure.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This could involve engaging in serious conversations about commitment or establishing boundaries for a stronger foundation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The promise of career gains through extreme dedication is often misleading, while the personal costs are undeniable.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This granular knowledge and deep curiosity is also what drives Speer’s long-standing dedication to protecting the vast, vulnerable open ocean and deep-sea environments that lie outside of national borders and hold some of the largest reservoirs of biodiversity on earth.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No Bible, no book of devotion, no alarm clock marred the worldly charm of her bedside table.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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The majority of us relate to William and Catherine and their devotion to each other, their family and duty.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ShiftCam ProMic shotgun mic is described as high-sensitivity, high-fidelity.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Spotify has been teasing the high-fidelity format for years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Allegiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegiance. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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