as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
as much as I wanted to back my friend up, my fealty to the truth was greater, and I could not lie for him
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Recent Examples of fealty
Martin’s flair for fealty set him apart even from fellow Trump supporters.
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fealty
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The moment comes on the heels of Clark’s now-viral Nike ad comment aimed at Kelsey Plum, a subtle but effective reminder of just how visible brand allegiances have become across the league.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Lunn’s brand of reform disrupted the corrupt and complacent, empowered talent without regard to political allegiance, and relentlessly focused on the common good of his constituents.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Allies of the president have mocked Dooley’s lack of experience, questioned his Republican credentials, and accused Kemp of putting personal loyalty above party unity in a must-win race.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
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Someone’s jealousy, loyalty or honesty could be tested at this time.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The approval came after Skydance and its investment partner, RedBird Capital, assured the FCC of their commitment to unbiased journalism that represents diverse viewpoints.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Urban, who is currently on tour in the U.S. — his next show is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 in Inglewood, Calf. — could not make the residency appointment due to his touring commitments across the country.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Duckworth encourages readers to cultivate long-term dedication to their goals, overcome setbacks, and maintain a growth mindset to achieve excellence.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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His efforts, Suzuki added, required utter and total devotion.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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But the obvious calculation behind this move illustrated the desperation of so many anonymous black showbiz performers (such as those who were paid to promote the Kamala Harris campaign) who eagerly demonstrate an unshakeable loyalty to the post-FDR legacy of Democratic Party devotion.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump pledged fidelity to gun rights groups and the Second Amendment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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His approach to the book project was to marry the factual fidelity required of an official battalion history with a novelistic evocation of life on the front.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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“Fealty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fealty. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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