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
Aldermen have effectively leased their authority to unions, which now routinely wield the council’s fealty to exert maximum leverage on Chicago businesses.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
The campaigns turned less on policy differences than on fealty to Trump.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Velasco is a bespectacled policy wonk known for discipline, discretion and a pragmatic bent, along with an unquestioned fealty to the ruling leftist Morena political bloc, according to reports in Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
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Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fealty
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
The campaigns turned less on policy differences than on fealty to Trump.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Velasco is a bespectacled policy wonk known for discipline, discretion and a pragmatic bent, along with an unquestioned fealty to the ruling leftist Morena political bloc, according to reports in Mexico.
—
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fealty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fealty
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The Data Problem Behind The Funding Problem Most transportation professionals understand the cost curve; the hurdle is a lack of high-fidelity data to act on it.
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Windows 11 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio, which improves battery life and music fidelity.
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“Fealty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fealty. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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