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
Martin’s flair for fealty set him apart even from fellow Trump supporters.
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fealty
Noun
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Our allegiance to the song and to the fans is bigger than our fear of anything outside of that.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Win McNamee—Getty Images Blackburn’s allegiance to Trump As mentioned, the MAGA Republican has a strong connection to the President and served on the executive committee of his transition team during his first presidential term.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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This phase of the series illustrates the intricate psychological tactics used in espionage, where family bonds and loyalty become tools for manipulation and control.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Feeling profoundly betrayed and abandoned by David, Rebecca’s loyalty lies with the vicious and conniving Juno, the only family she’s known for the last decade.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Without such a commitment from his allies, Zelensky has argued that Ukraine cannot agree to any peace deal, because it would be based on little more than Putin’s word.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, success requires both technical expertise and a commitment to continuing to learn and grow as a leader, developing emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and business acumen.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the biggest reasons why both SET and Parke have cemented themselves as must-have brands is their dedication to fostering their communities.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Duke proved his devotion to Gladys by suggesting that Lady Sarah find her own place to live.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
3 Aug. 2025
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While Simone and Roberta toe a dangerous line and train for a marathon together, Simone’s husband and fellow professor Ethan transgresses with the department’s secretary, despite his devotion to his wife.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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This sociological fidelity extends to the show’s cars and trucks; even vehicles in the background of a scene depict specific makes and models.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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The shorts are available for free on the Internet Archive, YouTube, and elsewhere, but their video and audio fidelity are a mixed bag.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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“Fealty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fealty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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