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

Pattison famously played vampire Edward in the teen fantasy saga, who competed with werewolf Jacob (Taylor Lautner) for the affection of Bella (Kristen Stewart).

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
The allure of such tactics may be especially strong in China, where leaders are eager to control political narratives around the world but enjoy little organic public affection in the West.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

His work on the show was commemorated with a special dedication.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 July 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

The love for the game, competitive drive, and even bat control stuck with him.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The dialectically deft characters in his movies aren’t talking heads but talking bodies, elaborating a world of cultural and rhetorical elegance from the sublimation of lust and the dream of love.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of love

Noun

Set in and around the heart of bourbon country, the series mines explosive comedy from ideological collision and dysfunctional family loyalty.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 July 2026
The show has certainly savaged Democrats at times, but its progressive loyalties have only grown clearer over the years.

— Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Saturday’s match was missing the loud Latin passion and party atmosphere that South American teams’ fans would have brought; the near-constant singing and chanting to a steady pounding drumbeat.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Louise’s knowledge and expertise is immense – as is her passion for television.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026

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