as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
put the faithfulness of his disciples to the test
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Recent Examples of faithfulness
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
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Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
That’s where most adaptations, for all their faithfulness, come up short.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
And his staging’s faithfulness to the film is unimpeachable.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Let evil recoil on those who slander Kendra; in your faithfulness destroy them.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
That’s where most adaptations, for all their faithfulness, come up short.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
And his staging’s faithfulness to the film is unimpeachable.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Let evil recoil on those who slander Kendra; in your faithfulness destroy them.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Natalie's observation that the actor came across as inauthentic in the breakfast room only sealed his fate, despite his faithfulness.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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Both chains have loyalty clubs and discounts, including half-off tickets on some days.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Plus, members can unlock perks like gas savings and loyalty rewards along the way.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Gang says the plaque's dedication, though a tough reminder, makes this celebration even more special.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The leaders who eat at their desks aren’t modeling dedication.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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In Cawker City, population 465, the twine ball is a symbol of community—a collective commitment to the bit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Arlington Lamar standout three-star class of 2027 linebacker Braylon Williams announced his commitment to SMU Saturday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Even allegiance to the nation might be a problem.—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Generations of multiculturalism meant immigrants came to the country and brought allegiances to their place of birth with them.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The monitor also utilizes 99% sRGB color gamut, as well as HDR10 to help create vivid colors as well as striking contrast to provide the highest graphical fidelity possible.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The governors of Utah and Arkansas deemed it Fidelity Month, which emphasizes fidelity to faith, country and family — without comment on how those families might be comprised.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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