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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.
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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.
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Star Tribune,
11 Dec. 2020
After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor.
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Armond White,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2020
Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest.
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A.a. Gill,
A-LIST,
4 July 2018
Noun
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
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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
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Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Salinas, a lawyer representing the families of recruits, estimates that there are at least 800 Peruvians fighting for Russia right now, many of whom signed up on the promise of high salaries.
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In November 1987, after breaking off her engagement with Estevez, Moore married Bruce in Las Vegas.
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New solutions like those from Addition Wealth, a financial engagement and education platform used among Edward Jones practice teams and backed by Edward Jones Ventures, the firm’s venture capital arm, are making that education more differentiated and accessible at scale.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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Employers are concerned about spending so much money without knowing employees are committed and able to reap the long-term health benefits, Barner said.
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This individual was paraded on the field to help renew vows for gay couples pregame.
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Religious vow Landor was incarcerated in Louisiana in 2020 for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine and marijuana.
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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.
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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.
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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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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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