1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
the heartwarming devotedness that the newlywed couple felt for each other
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the kind of devotedness that only a dog can show for its master
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Noun
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In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
The reunion at the festival served as a reminder of just how much affection remains for the film all these years later.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Korean War fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Royce Williams was honored May 1 at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla with a formal ceremony and plaque dedication.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Williams' love of fashion is evident, with the actor hosting his own New York Fashion Week party ahead of his 25th birthday.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Members of the Atmos Rewards loyalty program can pack up to 12 bottles in a box or case weighing 50 pounds or less.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Locating the wreck connects us to their sacrifice and reminds us that devotion to duty endures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their language — marked by rich, tactile detail and a colloquial urgency — has quietly shaped how generations of songwriters articulate devotion.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Edmondson wears top hats, but his real passion is for period technology.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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On the walls hang works by Andy Warhol, reflecting his long-standing passion as an art collector.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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