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How is the word fidelity distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fidelity are allegiance, devotion, fealty, loyalty, and piety. While all these words mean "faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty," fidelity implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty.

marital fidelity

Where would allegiance be a reasonable alternative to fidelity?

The words allegiance and fidelity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, allegiance suggests an adherence like that of citizens to their country.

pledging allegiance

When would devotion be a good substitute for fidelity?

While the synonyms devotion and fidelity are close in meaning, devotion stresses zeal and service amounting to self-dedication.

a painter's devotion to her art

When can fealty be used instead of fidelity?

The meanings of fealty and fidelity largely overlap; however, fealty implies a fidelity acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow.

fealty to the truth

When might loyalty be a better fit than fidelity?

The words loyalty and fidelity can be used in similar contexts, but loyalty implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray.

valued the loyalty of his friends

When could piety be used to replace fidelity?

The synonyms piety and fidelity are sometimes interchangeable, but piety stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as natural and fundamental.

filial piety

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fidelity Since computational fidelity relies on qubits maintaining coherence, researchers are investing heavily in methods to improve qubit quality, including new designs, chip-fabrication processes, and techniques to correct for qubit error. Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 While such distancing is useful, scientifically and aesthetically, visual fidelity to the surface of natural phenomena precludes the possibility of engendering a deeper, more reciprocal exchange with the natural world. Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 The news coincides with major developments in the women’s own lives around romance and fidelity. Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025 With more fans watching more sports online today, streaming companies continue to push the limits of improving latency, fidelity and reliability. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fidelity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fidelity
Noun
  • Especially important is implementing a loyalty program within your app (there are many successful ones to emulate across not only coffee but food service as a whole) where customers earn points for purchases and receive rewards like free products.
    Sergey Baburov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Last year, Lowe’s launched a loyalty program for DIY customers.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The American must decide whether her allegiance can continue to lie with money and power.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Our justice system and many of those in federal service have been forced not to allegiance to the American public but allegiance to the whims of a budding dictator.
    Peter Buonome, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • At the same time, the drug maker Eli Lilly recently announced a $27 billion commitment to manufacture products in the U.S.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.
    Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Fidelity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fidelity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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