as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
there was no denying that dog's loyalty to his master
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Recent Examples of loyalty
Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Regular moviegoers can optimize their theater value by joining the Regal Crown Club loyalty program and earning credits to buy merchandise, movie tickets and theater upgrades.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
So often, women forgive and show loyalty almost to a fault.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
For cannabis executives and entrepreneurs, the takeaway extends beyond paper: every element of the consumer journey, no matter how small, is an opportunity to reinforce values and build loyalty.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Regular moviegoers can optimize their theater value by joining the Regal Crown Club loyalty program and earning credits to buy merchandise, movie tickets and theater upgrades.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
So often, women forgive and show loyalty almost to a fault.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
For cannabis executives and entrepreneurs, the takeaway extends beyond paper: every element of the consumer journey, no matter how small, is an opportunity to reinforce values and build loyalty.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loyalty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalty
Noun
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Her only confidante in the office is Tisha (Myha’la) who, when the going later gets bad, shows her true allegiances to keeping her own reputation intact.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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No matter the allegiance in the American League West, all eyes will be on the upcoming series in Houston over the weekend.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, in a world engineered for infinite choice, commitment feels like a risk, and discomfort feels like failure.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This could involve engaging in serious conversations about commitment or establishing boundaries for a stronger foundation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The promise of career gains through extreme dedication is often misleading, while the personal costs are undeniable.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This granular knowledge and deep curiosity is also what drives Speer’s long-standing dedication to protecting the vast, vulnerable open ocean and deep-sea environments that lie outside of national borders and hold some of the largest reservoirs of biodiversity on earth.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No Bible, no book of devotion, no alarm clock marred the worldly charm of her bedside table.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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The majority of us relate to William and Catherine and their devotion to each other, their family and duty.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ShiftCam ProMic shotgun mic is described as high-sensitivity, high-fidelity.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Spotify has been teasing the high-fidelity format for years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Loyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalty. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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