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as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the knight's fierce devotion to his lord
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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
a people of deep spirituality and indomitable devotion
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Recent Examples of devotion
Now the lengthy process of preparing ink or turning lapis into blue paint was bound to Gerta’s complex and riddled devotion and love of Maria, and eventually to the shaping of herself as an artist.
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Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Much like Balenciaga himself, whose devotion to customers meant prioritizing the comfort of the wearer above all else, Piccioli was keen to emphasize the materials of his sculptural creations.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Just as Gein claimed his mother's death drove him to madness and pushed him to commit horrific crimes to fulfill his longing to quite literally embody her, Norman's warped devotion to the late Norma is ultimately revealed as the trigger for his descent into psychosis.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Where George Michael once sang of devotion, Swift sings of defiance.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Much like Balenciaga himself, whose devotion to customers meant prioritizing the comfort of the wearer above all else, Piccioli was keen to emphasize the materials of his sculptural creations.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Just as Gein claimed his mother's death drove him to madness and pushed him to commit horrific crimes to fulfill his longing to quite literally embody her, Norman's warped devotion to the late Norma is ultimately revealed as the trigger for his descent into psychosis.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Where George Michael once sang of devotion, Swift sings of defiance.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotion
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Ruko 6088 Programmable Robot Inspire a love of technology, programming, and robotics with this interactive robot toy.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Yet Melt, Zardoya’s solo debut as Not for Radio, plays like a love letter to the environment rather than a side quest for solo stardom.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Stacey’s dogged dedication to existing in her truth is clearly going to grate further and further on the women as the season proceeds.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians continue their dedication to education in this harsh war.—
Ikram Talaat Ahmed,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Together, with Muslims, Sikhs and Jehovah's Witnesses, the five religions comprise less than 7%.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Unlike every other country that has a death-penalty blasphemy law, Nigeria’s constitution states that no federal or state government may establish an official religion.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The love songs that set its mood are unreservedly sexy and most of all funny — including that dirty ‘Wood’ — expressing genuine affection and delight.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The affection the arthouse creator had for the midnight format proved invaluable to his success.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, frequent flyers may be able to obtain a free or discounted membership through their credit card or airline loyalty program.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mostly not to other faiths, the numbers show, but rather to various categories of religious unaffiliation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sharing love after tragedy In the weeks and then months after Rashaad’s death, Chinara found solace in faith and family and through the counseling urged by her mother.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Can a player with such high-level talent supplement his passion with winning focus?—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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That would dwarf commitments from the European Union, Japan and South Korea.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to advancing mental health awareness have made a profound difference in the lives of so many.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Devotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotion. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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