as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
as much as I wanted to back my friend up, my fealty to the truth was greater, and I could not lie for him
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Recent Examples of fealty
Velasco is a bespectacled policy wonk known for discipline, discretion and a pragmatic bent, along with an unquestioned fealty to the ruling leftist Morena political bloc, according to reports in Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
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Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
The president’s political superpower is his ability to inspire almost-total fealty from his fellow Republicans, but some inside the West Wing are cognizant that Iran adds to a number of fractures that have appeared over the past few months, including tensions over the Epstein files.
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Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Kin’s dual viewpoints obscure where Jones’s fealty lies, but only slightly.
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Tembe Denton-Hurst,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
The president’s political superpower is his ability to inspire almost-total fealty from his fellow Republicans, but some inside the West Wing are cognizant that Iran adds to a number of fractures that have appeared over the past few months, including tensions over the Epstein files.
—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Kin’s dual viewpoints obscure where Jones’s fealty lies, but only slightly.
—
Tembe Denton-Hurst,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fealty
Noun
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
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This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts face severe consequences.
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.
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The party highlighted his lifelong dedication to the independence movement and his role in promoting national unity, dialogue, peace and political stability throughout his public career.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
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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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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.
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The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.
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“Fealty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fealty. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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