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as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
the heartwarming devotedness that the newlywed couple felt for each other
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the kind of devotedness that only a dog can show for its master
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotedness
Noun
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The guest appearances of whales and dolphins became important, and the people who are still alive have a lot of affection for them.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025 -
The family’s lawyer stressed that the love, affection, and care, the child felt for his uncle and his husband were the basis of the court’s decision, according to CNN Brasil.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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His motto, ‘Dream, Rise, Ignite,’ has become my guiding force, and the mission to complete this cinematic journey has been my dedication ever since.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Booker was charged with lying to police, per Gajewski. Elkins, who operated a hairstyling business in her home, is known for her dedication to her 7-year-old and 10-year-old sons.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their love story began when Tom, working in sales, crossed paths with Mary, who worked across the street from him at Midwest Oil Co.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the season, Helen and Erik had gotten engaged—but in many ways, their love story is just beginning.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant took things a little farther, calling out the loyalty issue within the .—
Matt Levine,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Its long history boasts tremendous loyalty and for good reason.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
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These are people who have grown up together, loved and lost together, and, most importantly, people who carry a deep devotion to this land and those who occupy it.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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American society lacks devotion to the industrial complex.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Catholic Church challenges its faithful to transcend partisan allegiances and live out a radical, sacrificial faith.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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One sheet of paper is peppered with pledges of allegiance to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and of victory in battle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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This year’s slate includes passion projects from a myriad of top Hollywood talent who decamped to Park City, Utah, for screenings, panels, and parties.—
David Graver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The brain of a neurodivergent person is wired for passions and novelty, which trigger the motivation to start and stay engaged with that interesting task, Nordmeyer said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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This commitment is far too robust to be derailed by the absence of any single participant.—
Thais Lopez Vogel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trinity’s engagements with Hartford, and its inextricable co-dependencies, are not without flaws, but community commitments and points of progress abound.—
Garth Andrew Myers,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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