1
as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the knight's fierce devotion to his lord
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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
a people of deep spirituality and indomitable devotion
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Recent Examples of devotion
Despite inspiring enough cultish devotion to sell out this intimate show that evidently required fans to search for golden tickets, Happy Fanfare is still a decidedly small operation four years in.
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Now, my devotion continues with her newest, Swept Away — a love story about two strangers who get stranded at sea together on a houseboat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 24 May 2025
Elias may have to shake off his devotion to metrics and get back to signing people who can play baseball and stay healthy for the entire season.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Courage in politics reveals our fundamental cares—devotion to abstract principles such as equality, due process, and compassion.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Now, my devotion continues with her newest, Swept Away — a love story about two strangers who get stranded at sea together on a houseboat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 24 May 2025
Elias may have to shake off his devotion to metrics and get back to signing people who can play baseball and stay healthy for the entire season.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Courage in politics reveals our fundamental cares—devotion to abstract principles such as equality, due process, and compassion.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotion
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes talked about their love of softball and women’s sports during an in-game interview.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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This kind of love showed me there’s still hope and joy worth standing up for, calling out for, loudly, even, worth creating for.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The guide is in line with the Space System Protection Standard, which summarizes NASA's continuous dedication to supporting the creation of exact cybersecurity standards for its space systems.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The scholarships are awarded to student caddies who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, dedication on the golf course and exemplary character.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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By targeting people based on their race, religion, or nationality, from countries with predominantly Black, Brown and Muslim-majority populations, this blanket ban constitutes racial discrimination under international human rights law.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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The group were filmed licking and sniffing the younger kitten in a clear show of affection, in the post to TikTok from April 25.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Since joining the oneworld Alliance in 2013, Qatar has offered codeshare and loyalty integration with 13 major carriers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Americans saw the corrosive effects of this problem writ large as the Big Lie about the 2020 election spread and became a test of loyalty among many families, friends, and colleagues.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The remarks refer to a sweeping campaign unleashed by Xi with an aim to purge religious faiths of foreign influence and align them more closely with traditional Chinese culture – and the authoritarian rule of the officially atheist Communist Party.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.—
Dr. Richard Moriarty,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Everyone was truly invested in this adaptation and each and everyone brought part of their own passion in this project.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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His studies at the University of Cambridge's Christ's College from 1828 to 1831 encouraged his passion for natural science.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Hemingway plays Dorothy Stratten, the Playboy Playmate turned actor who was brutally murdered by her ex-husband and manager, played with psychotic commitment by Eric Roberts.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Devotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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