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
  • By contrast, Hemingway's affection for daiquiris is well-documented.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Kelly grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, in an Irish Catholic household of little outward affection and high tumult.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of affection
Noun
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Passion, determination and dedication to the club and his cause are non-negotiables.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • Toastique was founded in 2018 by Brianna Keefe, a former college athlete whose love for juicing, smoothies and health food turned into a dream of opening a health cafe.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • But that capacity to feel deeply, especially when that feeling is the heart-wrenching universal antic that is love, brings with it some degree of suffering.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of love
Noun
  • Torrid's Chief Commercial Officer, Ashlee Wheeler, highlights the casting call's success in both acquiring new customers and fostering community, emphasizing that genuine representation drives loyalty and commercial growth.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Queenstown hails from creator, writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns, In the series, beneath the glamour of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, a privileged family and the people who work for them collide over power, loyalty and desire.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • But Cricket resists this vision, preferring a more solitary idea of artistic devotion, and the story’s sympathies lean in his direction.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Skubal was torn between his allegiance to his country and his commitment to his Tigers team.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Because this Odysseus can never really lose our allegiance and interest.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • By what strange twist of fate does a young man come to develop a passion for politics?
    — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
  • Leading both genres reflects passion for programs for sure, but hardly guarantees a path to the big stage.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Name the conflict plainly, offer realistic timing, and protect the commitment that matters most today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • The certification recognizes Community Hospital’s commitment to delivering advanced, life-saving care for patients experiencing the most severe and complex types of stroke, according to its website.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of commitment
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