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
Noun
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Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Orion began to respond to Artemis’ affection.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Whatever his contemporaries thought of Melville’s prose, at least his coworkers respected his dedication and honesty, the later a rare commodity in government work during the late nineteenth-century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As a result of our emphasis on hours over outcomes, workers are under constant pressure to forgo their rightfully earned time off to prove their dedication and commitment.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The company is positioning experience not as theater, but as a measurable driver of revenue and loyalty.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As loyalty and conformity often disguised as anticommunism suppressed the fervency for civil rights that punctuated the war years, Du Bois’s conflict increased in intensity for a Black America expecting an improved quality of life in peacetime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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She was honored by a local newspaper as one of the best and brightest graduates and was honored with an article that described her academic excellence and devotion to helping others.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Now, Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs — a team whose Jewish fans possess almost religious devotion.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
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In their proposals, city leaders ask DART to refund sales tax, change services, reform the agency’s governance model — a move Dallas leaders are considering — and increase transparency in exchange for calling elections off or recommending allegiance to DART.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Different ideas were discussed, including sending everyone in Greenland a check as a way to buy their allegiance.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their mission is to represent the highest level of excellence in the world of wine; to be synonymous with both exquisite quality and sustainability; to blend family heritage and innovation; and to be aspirational through their vision and passion.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Combining these passions with her engineering degree from Florida, Jackson hopes to enter the biomechanics field.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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The commitment to sustainability runs deep, according to recent visitors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Devotedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotedness. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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