as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
put the faithfulness of his disciples to the test
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Recent Examples of faithfulness
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
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Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
That’s where most adaptations, for all their faithfulness, come up short.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
And his staging’s faithfulness to the film is unimpeachable.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Let evil recoil on those who slander Kendra; in your faithfulness destroy them.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
That’s where most adaptations, for all their faithfulness, come up short.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
And his staging’s faithfulness to the film is unimpeachable.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Let evil recoil on those who slander Kendra; in your faithfulness destroy them.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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The next step is the dissolution of truth and the prioritisation of loyalty above decency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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But fragrance alone doesn’t explain the loyalty; the accompanying nongreasy richness that helps leave skin feeling remarkably smooth, soft, and radiant does.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In addition, Rancho Santa Fe residents Susan and Bill Hoehn received the Peggy Matthews Legacy Award at the event for their decades of service and dedication to the mission of The Salvation Army and many other organizations, the news release stated.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Recruited for his military expertise and commitment to freedom, Pulaski eventually took command of the Pulaski Legion, a cavalry unit composed of American and foreign recruits.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Opening the ceremony, Knobloch framed the evening as part of the festival’s commitment to support emerging filmmakers and giving more space to women’s perspectives onscreen.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Joining the military includes an oath, a binding pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic and maintain allegiance to the country.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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In her tribute to her father, Hawaa painted a picture of devotion, openness, self-improvement and selflessness.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The film’s climax — a long, unbroken scene in which Norman falls apart after the actor’s death, finally undone by years of devotion that went unthanked — was shot in a single take at director Peter Yates’s insistence.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The city has emerged as a world leader in sober clubbing, with the Sober Sensations movement hosting high-energy parties in iconic venues built around high-fidelity sound and immersive light installations.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Yet its fidelity to the truth of each idiosyncratic character makes the show’s whiplash narrative feel believable.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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