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
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.
—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
World Labs’ founders are acutely aware of the trade-offs between realism and faithfulness, and are optimistic that at some point, models will be good enough to provide both.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Producer Miles Dale, who has collaborated with del Toro many times previously, stressed the film’s faithfulness to Mary Shelley’s original 1818 classic, which many call the very first science fiction story, compared to the 1931 James Whale version.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Your faithfulness has shaped generations.
—Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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
World Labs’ founders are acutely aware of the trade-offs between realism and faithfulness, and are optimistic that at some point, models will be good enough to provide both.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Producer Miles Dale, who has collaborated with del Toro many times previously, stressed the film’s faithfulness to Mary Shelley’s original 1818 classic, which many call the very first science fiction story, compared to the 1931 James Whale version.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Your faithfulness has shaped generations.
—Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithfulness
Noun
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After leading the initial round of voting with 37%, compared to Fuller's 35%, Harris has framed the runoff as a referendum on independence versus loyalty to Trump.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies will also partner to host watch parties for major sporting events, and to offr AT&T customers enhanced loyalty points through Fanatics’ FanCash offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In each case, NEXCOM’s dedication fuels the fleet’s momentum.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Next, Hansen read a poignant dedication to commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll, who died in 2020.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If a group or friend asks for more than feels fair, define the commitment and suggest a structure that keeps things clean.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Misiorowski’s allegiance, of course, is with Milwaukee these days.—
Pete Grathoff
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The same country these students pledged allegiance to started hunting them down like criminals.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Holland specifically points to Nolan’s devotion to practical, in-camera special effects.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bose Bluetooth Speaker Deal The Bose SoundLink Flex is a rugged, high-fidelity speaker that refuses to quit.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the most reassuring detail for fans concerned about canon fidelity is how much Martin has endorsed this production.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Faithfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithfulness. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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