DEVOTEDNESS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

devotedness

noun

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

During an interview with The Independent in May, Panettiere recalled how she was lauded for her acting skills at a very early age and began to associate professional praise with maternal affection.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
This is good energy for making the invitation, sharing the draft, or showing affection first.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

Frederick Douglass tells his life story in this work, from the years he was enslaved in the pre-Civil War South to his escape, his freedom, his work, and his dedication to the abolitionist movement.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
The book examines how dedication to good governance rather than personal agenda has resulted in cooperation across party lines.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

Founder Chau Nguyen said the idea grew out of his lifelong love of cars.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Based on David Nicholls’ bestselling book, the series stars Marnie (Foy) and Michael (Macfadyen), who unexpectedly fall in love when their mutual friend Cleo (Crome) brings a group together for a walking weekend in the UK’s Lake District.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of love

Noun

All of which can help retain customer loyalty long after the holiday shopping season ends.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

This is one of the BEST ways to recreate the communal devotion that the Premier League inspires.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
His devotion changed when his father, Henry, introduced him to parlay cards – the pencil and paper betting sheets where picking multiple winners meant a nice little payout.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Investigators uncovered audio files of Bowie pledging her allegiance to ISIS, which the FBI identified from a reference to the current leader of the terrorist group.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

Leo Tolstoy’s masterful epic—or one of them, at least—is about one woman’s scandals, passions, and ultimate tragedy, all set amid the tumult of late-19th century Russia.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Reading gains remain minimal even though effective teaching of foundational skills could turn results around quickly, that is my professional passion.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of passion

Noun

Rezaei, who is an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamanei, said Iran will not yield to US pressure, adding the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its commitments.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Despite being widely seen as a potential challenger to Infantino, the 58-year-old Ceferin expressed his commitment to UEFA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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