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
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.
—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
Joe warns that the trip will serve as a test of Gael’s faithfulness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
But for science and education, faithfulness to the real-world dynamics being simulated is arguably more important.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Joe warns that the trip will serve as a test of Gael’s faithfulness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
But for science and education, faithfulness to the real-world dynamics being simulated is arguably more important.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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Members of the Atmos Rewards loyalty program can pack up to 12 bottles in a box or case weighing 50 pounds or less.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The team held a pre-game ceremony at Truist Park to celebrate Snitker, 70, for his illustrious career and dedication to the franchise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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What stood out most was the crew’s dedication and enthusiasm, along with the intimacy of the experience; the ship is designed for just 100 guests.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Locating the wreck connects us to their sacrifice and reminds us that devotion to duty endures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their language — marked by rich, tactile detail and a colloquial urgency — has quietly shaped how generations of songwriters articulate devotion.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By declaring his intent before hearing the evidence, Scott showed his fidelity to Trump outweighed his fidelity to the Constitution.—
Jim Paladino,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The chaotic noise of Main Street traffic dissolves into the walls of this former bank vault, replaced by high-fidelity global sounds.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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