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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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Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Chiarella is hyper-attuned to the ways that men not only shield emotion through machismo, but also couch affection in physical force.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Rushdie’s beloved wife, fellow writer and multidisciplinary artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths, was on hand with a fierce dedication and a new camera.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Harp said Keane’s dedication to her role was unmatched.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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And there is inherently, there is a global love for the game.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Philippa Featherington and Albion Finch The middle daughter, Philippa, is the first of the Featheringtons to find love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just like the zodiac, every Bridgerton character embodies a distinct persona, from bold passion and quiet devotion to intellectual chemistry and soul-level loyalty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their sense of duty and devotion to the Crown never faltered, although Philip found his role frustrating, especially in the early years.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Business big and small have closed their doors Friday and even production on Grey’s Anatomy has closed down in allegiance.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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After a relatively quiet beginning to the year sitting alone in her tower, just honing her powers — and yes, dancing the night away at the Grammys and making her second Super Bowl appearance — Taylor Swift called upon us to pledge allegiance to her hands, her team and her vibes in 2025.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
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Schemmel’s passion these days is working as an ambassador and chief fundraiser for Best Day Ministries in downtown Longmont.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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If Boca Championship Wrestling sounds like an unusual passion project for a real-estate broker, Maschler is quick to explain the overlap.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, the leadership of Colleen Burton, Chair of the Senate Health Policy Committee, is noteworthy, as her work on SB 1480 reflects a strong commitment to preserving access to care in Florida’s most underserved communities.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ballot budgeting The second complicating factor in California’s budget process is the amount of money tied up in spending commitments over which policymakers have little discretion.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Devotedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotedness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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