DEVOTEDNESS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

devotedness

noun

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

This significant fact indicates to this writer that the affections of the fair fans seem to be switching from those big strong men who rescue them from all sorts of situations, to an esthetic young chap who can give them a dancing thrill.

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
The Olympia, Washington songwriter known for underground rap production pivots to sunny, nostalgic power-pop with distinct affection for the college-rock era.

— Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

My business experience has shown me that clients feel more loyalty and comfort with a company willing to work through difficult periods with them.

— Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Has he been hoodwinked by the performance of devotion between Holmes and Evans?

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Turturro admires Harry’s old-school pride in his craft, but the character’s devotion to his ailing wife struck a deeper chord.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

The song addresses overcoming adversity and using others’ doubts to fuel your passion.

— Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
The backstory Saltus is a family-run passion project led by sisters Claudia and Nadja Mumelter, alongside their mother, Hedwig.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of passion

Noun

Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The Biden administration also had a commitment to AI safety that annoyed AI companies.

— Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

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