as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
torn between his allegiance to his native country and the opportunities a sports career in the U.S. could offer
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Recent Examples of allegiance
Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Despite his criticism of fellow Democrats, Fetterman maintained his allegiance to the Democratic Party.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Granted, as an Atlanta child, my allegiance used to be to Georgia Tech.
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Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
De la Espriella has always expressed pride in his dual citizenship, but naturalized US citizens swear a pledge of allegiance that could be in conflict with the duties of a foreign head of state.
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Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Despite his criticism of fellow Democrats, Fetterman maintained his allegiance to the Democratic Party.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Granted, as an Atlanta child, my allegiance used to be to Georgia Tech.
—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
De la Espriella has always expressed pride in his dual citizenship, but naturalized US citizens swear a pledge of allegiance that could be in conflict with the duties of a foreign head of state.
—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allegiance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegiance
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
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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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The party highlighted his lifelong dedication to the independence movement and his role in promoting national unity, dialogue, peace and political stability throughout his public career.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
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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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“Allegiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegiance. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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