1
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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2
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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The company positions the launch as a decisive break from years of delays and unmet promises around solid-state battery commercialization.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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South African billionaire Motsepe — who owns one of Africa’s most successful clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns — was first elected CAF president in 2021 on the promise of making African football globally competitive.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The only way that such a minor joke would set a fiancée off is if her engagement was already in a delicate place, and that is none of the housewives’ jobs to fix.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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And that ever-reliable Republican allegiance is looking much less ironclad.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jennings is the second transfer wideout in the class after Perry Thompson of Auburn committed earlier in the week.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bride and groom can be seen exchanging vows inside the ornate venue, which was brimming with floral arrangements for the occasion.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nearly two years after splitting from DiMaggio, Monroe took her final vows with Miller.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
6 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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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Guests are automatically enrolled in Intrepid Insiders, a loyalty program offering early access to sales and new itineraries.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During her part of the acceptance speech, Roper, the first woman DJ to gain entry into the Rock Hall, pledged her allegiance to her fellow female turntable experts.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The airline said 100 percent of affected passengers have been rebooked and pledged to protect service to smaller and remote communities.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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