1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
the heartwarming devotedness that the newlywed couple felt for each other
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the kind of devotedness that only a dog can show for its master
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Noun
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In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
The reunion at the festival served as a reminder of just how much affection remains for the film all these years later.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Korean War fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Royce Williams was honored May 1 at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla with a formal ceremony and plaque dedication.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Williams' love of fashion is evident, with the actor hosting his own New York Fashion Week party ahead of his 25th birthday.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Edmondson wears top hats, but his real passion is for period technology.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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On the walls hang works by Andy Warhol, reflecting his long-standing passion as an art collector.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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