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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property
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as in engagement
the act or state of being engaged to be married
solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation
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as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the knight pledged his eternal troth to the defense of the kingdom
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Recent Examples of troth
Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
But these and more than 100 other representatives elected to pledge their troth to a man over the ideals of this nation.
—Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020
Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest.
—A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018
Noun
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
But these and more than 100 other representatives elected to pledge their troth to a man over the ideals of this nation.
—Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020
Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest.
—A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troth
Noun
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But a centerpiece of his reelection campaign was a promise to tame inflation and bring down the price of groceries and other cost-of-living essentials.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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But that was in no small part because the rehearsal process allowed the show’s cast to work out rules of engagement and get comfortable with one another.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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During major tournaments, creators now influence everything from merchandise sales to fantasy sports engagement and betting behavior.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Even allegiance to the nation might be a problem.—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Generations of multiculturalism meant immigrants came to the country and brought allegiances to their place of birth with them.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Other delegates said they were committed to supporting Klobuchar on the first ballot because of her moderate positions and past success in elections.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The board approved the decarbonization incentive but committed to additional workshops and evaluations of the program before issuing any allowances for it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The clouds and rain didn't stand a chance against true romance Saturday, as Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling exchanged vows at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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They got married in 2022 On May 13, 2022, Bishop and Berner exchanged vows in a small private ceremony at Westhampton Beach attended by close family and friends.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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The introduction of Diamond Reserve reaffirms Hilton Honors’ commitment to recognizing loyalty at every level, elevating the experience for its most frequent guests through a more refined and intentional approach.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Plus, Fan Club loyalty members enjoy a free donut of their choice.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Hudson Williams, the Canadian sweetheart behind the smash hit Heated Rivalry, has pledged his allegiance to the English department.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Escalona, who recently replaced Commissioner Joe Carollo, pledged on the campaign trail last year that one of his first legislative items would be creating an online salary portal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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