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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotedness
Noun
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Acts of kindness, praise or physical affection are strategically given or withheld to reinforce control.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025 -
In the short video, posted on March 10, a man sits on the sofa wearing his hood up, while Wilson shows him affection—by lying on top of him and trying to get as close as possible, at one point even shoving his face into the man's hood.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond her vocal talent, Summer’s dedication to refining her craft sets her apart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Wolf and Vrabel both emphasized Spillane’s dedication, going from an undrafted free agent who had to try out to earn his spot with the Titans during rookie minicamp in 2018 to a player who has accumulated over 140 tackles in consecutive years.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, the news this week that the popular title will be picking up official Android support by the end of March has been met with a lot of love.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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If love, romance, or self-expression have felt confusing, this is the time to reassess what truly fulfills you.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The vast sums of money that Abbott unleashed, along with his zero-sum assessment of political loyalty, has proved persuasive.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One, more light-hearted story is about the deity Krishna — whose skin was blue — and his love Radha, the goddess of love and devotion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Carney and his cabinet swore allegiance to King Charles III in their oaths.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Disruptive Innovation is Shaping the Future of Education Mark C. Perna, in his Forbes article, emphasizes that in today’s competitive work environment, success depends on a constant commitment to lifelong learning and continuous upskilling.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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