1
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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2
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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Annie can be seen playing, seeking affection and happily engaging with Hannah and the other dogs in the home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mike Alexander, a frequent flier traveling to Orlando before heading to Indianapolis to watch the Michigan men's basketball team compete in the Final Four, praised the dedication of TSA officers.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dedication event honored the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo’s long-standing support of The Shea Center and other south Orange County nonprofits through the RMV Rodeo proceeds.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each side features shoutouts to Kansas City’s professional soccer teams of the past and present, and love letters to his family, like a heart drawn by his niece.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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The couple met and fell in love in 2023 all thanks to Merlin, according to Alali.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shipley Donuts Shipley Donuts is offering a free four-pack of kolaches for loyalty members on April 1, according to a news release and a post on their official Facebook page.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One famous fan took his devotion further than most.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Misiorowski’s allegiance, of course, is with Milwaukee these days.—
Pete Grathoff
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The same country these students pledged allegiance to started hunting them down like criminals.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both reflect a deep passion for a particular place—Johnson’s Middle Tennessee, Hiaasen’s South Florida—and a mixture of exasperation and grief at the destruction of the natural world to make room for megamansions and toxic waste dumps.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hometown kid Displayed in his unbridled passion, Perry lives in the moment.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If a group or friend asks for more than feels fair, define the commitment and suggest a structure that keeps things clean.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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