1
as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the knight's fierce devotion to his lord
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3
as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
a people of deep spirituality and indomitable devotion
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Recent Examples of devotion
Baldoni — whose Irish Catholic father and Ashkenazi mother both converted to the religion before he was born and raised in California — has made no secret about his devotion to the Baha’i faith, which is based on notions of humanity, universalism and gender equality.
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Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
But sustained devotion from retail investors can actually help justify its lofty valuation, according to D.A. Davidson’s Luria.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
American sports as a whole has seen a wave of star athletes put their devotion to Christianity on full display for fans over the last year.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
How does a video game — especially one as young as Apex, which launched in 2019 — inspire this kind of devotion?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
But sustained devotion from retail investors can actually help justify its lofty valuation, according to D.A. Davidson’s Luria.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
American sports as a whole has seen a wave of star athletes put their devotion to Christianity on full display for fans over the last year.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
How does a video game — especially one as young as Apex, which launched in 2019 — inspire this kind of devotion?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotion
Noun
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Toward the end of his monologue, the comedian began talking about his love for historical documentaries, specifically Ken Burns’ Civil War special.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Eudora Welty Jackson, Mississippi Because her father fostered her curiosity, and her mother passed on her love for the arts, Southern writer Eudora Welty was destined to be a creative soul from the beginning.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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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
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Few other reports offer as comprehensive a picture of American religion, with the next closest being the Public Religion Research Institute’s American Values Atlas.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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By 1982, Marty was deemed one of the most influential figures in American religion, alongside evangelists Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell, in a poll published in The Christian Century that surveyed the editors of religious magazines.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Just how much affection do Forest fans hold for someone who brought moments of joy with a strong and likeable team, but didn’t win anything and who was, to put things diplomatically, something of a Marmite personality?—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ennis has just repeated to Jack a few lines from his long-dead mother, to whom shows of affection did not come particularly naturally but whose spirit arises, nevertheless, to deliver a benediction that the living woman would have meant as mere domestic ritual.—
Michael Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 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
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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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To President Biden and Dr. Biden, thank you for your faith and support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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There has also been a severe decline in faith in the U.S. system of checks and balances.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of his passions was buying and reselling trucks and tractors.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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During the interview, Jacquemus spoke at length about his passion for perfume and his impatience to finally land on counter.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, the drug maker Eli Lilly recently announced a $27 billion commitment to manufacture products in the U.S.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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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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“Devotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotion. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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