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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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Lemon was released on his own recognizance with the promise to return to court, LA Mayor Karen Bass said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Early applications show promise, as molecular memristors could enable brain-like computing, while molecular sensors can track single chemical reactions, revealing details invisible to conventional techniques.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Classes at the downtown campus will be primarily focused on research, workforce development and community engagement, McCusition said.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The message featured a video of the reality TV stars walking toward each other and then holding hands, with Smith's engagement ring on display.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Business big and small have closed their doors Friday and even production on Grey’s Anatomy has closed down in allegiance.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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After a relatively quiet beginning to the year sitting alone in her tower, just honing her powers — and yes, dancing the night away at the Grammys and making her second Super Bowl appearance — Taylor Swift called upon us to pledge allegiance to her hands, her team and her vibes in 2025.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Faced with lingering criticism from council members, Feldstein Soto agreed to help with the cost of the Gibson Dunn contract, committing $1 million from her office’s budget.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many owners commit capital too quickly, not because the opportunity is strong, but because stillness feels uncomfortable.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, her identity is revealed; their storyline explores the dynamics of social class, as well as a sweet relationship that ultimately ends in exchanging of vows and four kids.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Few lines from cinema are as perfect as Inigo Montoya’s vow of revenge from The Princess Bride.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the line between celebrating and capitalizing on the betrothal — or any other pop culture moment — can be tough for brands to balance.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just like the zodiac, every Bridgerton character embodies a distinct persona, from bold passion and quiet devotion to intellectual chemistry and soul-level loyalty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Senior officials would call for reviews, pledge transparency, and promise answers.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Last fall, Crystal International joined environmental nonprofit Textile Exchange, pledging to expand the adoption of preferred sustainable alternatives in materials and manufacturing processes that will allow the company to minimize its environmental impact.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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