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
  • They were first popularized in Georgian England as small tokens of affection, infatuation or mourning, and examples are scattered across major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The touches of that child-like wonder and affection for their long-running fans was clear throughout Sunday’s show, from the vintage, colorful special effects to the band’s nostalgic set with callbacks to previous KC appearances.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • Her dedication to strengthening the local ecosystem through training initiatives and international collaborations is equally remarkable.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Developers also pointed to the dedication of a 60-acre park along the south side of the Boise River, named Margaret Aldape Park, after the matriarch of the Aldape family who had homesteaded the land for more than a century.
    — Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • The #MeToo movement in 2017 changed Hollywood’s approach to love scenes, providing greater protections to performers through intimacy coordinators.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Also key to the president's grass fixation is his love of golf.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of love
Noun
  • She was briefly considered to be a Taiwan People's Party legislator candidate, but had backed out owing to questions about her loyalty and affiliation with China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Determined to prove his loyalty, he’s been flying around on Seasmoke raising an army to retake Tumbleton on Rhaenyra’s behalf.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness and unwavering devotion to his family.
    — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Players help grow their Clan, strengthen allegiances and embark on a personal journey that is unique on each playthrough.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If Ferran switches allegiances, the Blaugrana might have to rely on Lamine Yamal or Dani Olmo as a false 9.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • When asked to name a passion that has heightened with age, Shatner cites staying alive.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Her study of Chinese art history would become another lifelong passion.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Cellular contracts remain a significant factor in purchasing decisions, with commitments typically made annually.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of commitment
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