as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
put the faithfulness of his disciples to the test
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Recent Examples of faithfulness
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Joe warns that the trip will serve as a test of Gael’s faithfulness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
World Labs’ founders are acutely aware of the trade-offs between realism and faithfulness, and are optimistic that at some point, models will be good enough to provide both.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Producer Miles Dale, who has collaborated with del Toro many times previously, stressed the film’s faithfulness to Mary Shelley’s original 1818 classic, which many call the very first science fiction story, compared to the 1931 James Whale version.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Your faithfulness has shaped generations.
—Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Joe warns that the trip will serve as a test of Gael’s faithfulness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
World Labs’ founders are acutely aware of the trade-offs between realism and faithfulness, and are optimistic that at some point, models will be good enough to provide both.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Producer Miles Dale, who has collaborated with del Toro many times previously, stressed the film’s faithfulness to Mary Shelley’s original 1818 classic, which many call the very first science fiction story, compared to the 1931 James Whale version.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Your faithfulness has shaped generations.
—Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shipley Donuts Shipley Donuts is offering a free four-pack of kolaches for loyalty members on April 1, according to a news release and a post on their official Facebook page.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Alexander, a frequent flier traveling to Orlando before heading to Indianapolis to watch the Michigan men's basketball team compete in the Final Four, praised the dedication of TSA officers.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dedication event honored the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo’s long-standing support of The Shea Center and other south Orange County nonprofits through the RMV Rodeo proceeds.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Virunga's forests are also believed to have been used as a hideout by fighters from the ADF militia, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One famous fan took his devotion further than most.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sonos Portable Speaker Deals The Sonos Roam 2 packs the brand's signature high-fidelity sound into an ultra-compact frame that weighs very little in a backpack.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interaction — where a buyer’s AI and a seller’s AI communicate directly through APIs — can compress weeks of supplier negotiations and logistics coordination into minutes of high-fidelity data exchange.—
Kuo Zhang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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