as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
there was no denying that dog's loyalty to his master
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Recent Examples of loyalty
This melodramatic pivot is surplus to the requirements of a shattered family portrait already rife with conflict and complication, and most moving when centered on small, everyday gestures of tenderness and loyalty.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
The two clearly have hard feelings for one another, but a deep undercurrent of loyalty seems to remain.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Preferring to take her chances solo, in the outside world, rather than go with Helena Eagan (Britt Lower) to meet with the board, Harmony’s whereabouts — and loyalties — have been a major question mark hovering over Season 2’s steadily escalating events.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
The two clearly have hard feelings for one another, but a deep undercurrent of loyalty seems to remain.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Preferring to take her chances solo, in the outside world, rather than go with Helena Eagan (Britt Lower) to meet with the board, Harmony’s whereabouts — and loyalties — have been a major question mark hovering over Season 2’s steadily escalating events.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loyalty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalty
Noun
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The American must decide whether her allegiance can continue to lie with money and power.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our justice system and many of those in federal service have been forced not to allegiance to the American public but allegiance to the whims of a budding dictator.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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More importantly, a total lunar eclipse on March 14 will highlight your relationship sector for the first time since 2016, urging you to get serious about your goals and commitments, personally and professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As application intelligence evolves, agents are processing this data at higher velocity, with a heightened level of fidelity and managing new types of multi-modal inputs like text, images, voice, and sensor data.—
Andrew Davidson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pushing Boundaries, Bluffton Extreme fidelity to regional specialties can dampen diners’ appetites for the novel—or a broader history.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Loyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalty. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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