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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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026 -
In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In addition, Rancho Santa Fe residents Susan and Bill Hoehn received the Peggy Matthews Legacy Award at the event for their decades of service and dedication to the mission of The Salvation Army and many other organizations, the news release stated.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Each focuses on the love stories of specific couples, but while the show doesn’t follow the books’ format rigidly, all the beloved characters are present.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The story follows Frederic Henry, a young American ambulance driver serving in Italy who is wounded during the war and falls in love with the British nurse Catherine Barkley.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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This means that many of the brands on this list offer discounts, loyalty programs, and additional benefits.—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Since Kempinski is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, loyalty program members can also earn or redeem points (known as Discovery Dollars).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.—
Vikas Khanna,
Time,
13 May 2026
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But professional traction is evident, whether in the looming European tour or more purely via the devotion and blend of punters fronting up to lose themselves in Mercy Girl.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Increasingly problematic for Musk, the looming fallout between OpenAI and Apple suggests their allegiance is not that deep.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Vancouver Whitecaps teenager Rayan Elloumi, 18, will have the chance to build on his two caps since changing allegiance from Canada earlier this year.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Amarteifio and Edebiri have an understated chemistry that makes the covert passion between these two women believable.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Freedom and commitment do not have to fight today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Devotedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotedness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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