devotedness

noun

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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotedness
  1. affection
  2. dedication
  3. love
  4. loyalty
  5. devotion
  6. allegiance
  7. passion
  8. commitment
Noun
  • In Idaho, Risch ‘found the right place’ Risch’s affection for Idaho dates back more than six decades.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Five years earlier my brother had gotten married, leaving me home alone without the buffers of his distracted affection, his big brotherly insouciance, his rebellious indifference to the emotional chasm widening between our parents.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • Mercer's dedication has also earned recognition from his colleagues.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His nicknames usually reflect his role as a catalyst—The Initiator, The Originator, The Godfather—yet less so his ingenuity and down-home dedication.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • Steenburgen and McDowell met on the set of the 1979 time-travel thriller Time After Time, fell in love and were married from 1980 to 1990.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Now Jade must navigate through an intricate maze of love and grief, while grappling with finding new romance while still feeling loyal to her late husband.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of love
Noun
  • Donalds, a Republican congressman from Naples, had given MAGA and his dear leader complete and total loyalty, ignoring truth, facts and reality.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, has no award ticket change or cancellation fees.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • And the Joe’s devotion to its customers won’t wane, Sawitz said, adding that the restaurant will never turn away anybody who shows up at the back door desperate for something to eat, a longtime unwritten rule.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Some of Lakshmana’s actions complicate an idealized portrayal of his devotion.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Brazilian political scientist Jairo Nicolau, who studies presidential elections, said one of the most striking features of this year's contest was the rigidity of Brazilians' political allegiances.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Now Dallas Cowboy fans can wear their allegiance on their feet thanks to Stance, which is the latest company to sign a licensing deal with the National Football League.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Indulging that passion and effectively passing it along to Peloton’s members has proven to be the elixir Gentry was missing.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There is something beautiful about being in a room full of people who share the same passion but bring completely different perspectives.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Those fans deserve an organization that matches their commitment with the same level of excellence, urgency, and accountability.
    — Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Rutgers has received commitments from 4-star forward Brandon Woodard, 4-star guard RJ Moore and 3-star guard Korey Francis as part of its 2027 recruiting class.
    — Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of commitment
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