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How is the word fidelity distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fidelity are allegiance, devotion, fealty, loyalty, and piety. While all these words mean "faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty," fidelity implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty.

marital fidelity

Where would allegiance be a reasonable alternative to fidelity?

The words allegiance and fidelity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, allegiance suggests an adherence like that of citizens to their country.

pledging allegiance

When would devotion be a good substitute for fidelity?

While the synonyms devotion and fidelity are close in meaning, devotion stresses zeal and service amounting to self-dedication.

a painter's devotion to her art

When can fealty be used instead of fidelity?

The meanings of fealty and fidelity largely overlap; however, fealty implies a fidelity acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow.

fealty to the truth

When might loyalty be a better fit than fidelity?

The words loyalty and fidelity can be used in similar contexts, but loyalty implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray.

valued the loyalty of his friends

When could piety be used to replace fidelity?

The synonyms piety and fidelity are sometimes interchangeable, but piety stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as natural and fundamental.

filial piety

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fidelity Closer to home, Jeff’s billions can’t buy the fidelity of his girlfriend Hester (Hadley Robinson), who’s taken off for an orgy-adjacent gathering in Mexico. Alison Herman, Variety, 31 May 2025 Such recordings suffered from low fidelity and captured only a small segment of the audible sound spectrum. Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025 Importantly, color fidelity is excellent at the highest settings, and there's no sign of the green color cast that some cameras show at extreme ISOs. PC Magazine, 27 May 2025 Media outlets that once extolled restraint, constitutional fidelity, and the rule of law now amplify conspiracies, attack judicial oversight, and vilify democratic processes. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fidelity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fidelity
Noun
  • Since joining the oneworld Alliance in 2013, Qatar has offered codeshare and loyalty integration with 13 major carriers.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • At the nucleus of their brotherhood were love, loyalty, and the zeal to expand their drug trafficking enterprise.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Police shot and killed Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to an Islamic State militant group.
    Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
  • Gray takes a rather more conventional approach here to the genre tropes in Lee Zachariah’s sturdy screenplay, but provides more than enough rapid-fire shootouts, impressive stunt choreography, shifting allegiances and moderately clever plot twists to keep things interesting.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Republican senators praised her leadership, especially her commitment to rolling back Biden-era regulations and guidance on gender-identity rights, which Lucas has argued overstepped the commission's authority.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
  • Leaders set the tone, so showing inclusion and commitment will encourage team members to follow suit.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • The exchange best exemplified the unwavering dedication Armani has for his job.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • Throughout her time away, it has been reported that James has impressed many within WWE with her strong work ethic and dedication to her recovery.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • To be fair, fellow-Sikhs also infer devotion and discipline, although these are neither the only readings nor the most common.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
  • Each viewing reveals a deeper understanding and devotion to Lamb and his motley crew.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 June 2025

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“Fidelity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fidelity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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