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
Practice kindness, and goodness and faithfulness and gentleness and self-control.
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Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
And his staging’s faithfulness to the film is unimpeachable.
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Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Let evil recoil on those who slander Kendra; in your faithfulness destroy them.
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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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
While Mary Ann waxed eloquent about her faithfulness to the Cornhuskers, her son, Joel, came clean.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
There is no way to put a value on such proof of faithfulness as this.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
Noun
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
Noun
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
Noun
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Beginning on that day, Mercury invites everyone - creators, agencies, executives, and follow networks - to pledge their allegiance to Independent Podcasters Day via their website.
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Gabriel Zakuani, the former Peterborough United defender who made 29 appearances for DR Congo in the previous decade, played an important role in convincing Wan-Bissaka to switch international allegiance.
Noun
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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To renounce and abjure fidelity to any foreign power.
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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