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
Venus in Capricorn wants loyalty to be proven, and Mars is willing to push past exhaustion for a long-term win.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Prioritize transferable points over airline loyalty.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
For now, Vance must help Trump keep the House and Senate in Republican hands by continually singing the president’s praises and playing the loyalty card.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Alongside the footwear offering, Kith and Asics also developed apparel and accessories in the three new loyalty colorways.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalty
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Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.—
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And that ever-reliable Republican allegiance is looking much less ironclad.—
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The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night.—
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
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Still, Mamdani thanked first responders for their dedication to saving lives in both blazes.—
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Know of a longtime volunteer in Rancho Bernardo who stands out above the rest for dedication, leadership and service?—
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Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.—
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Religious devotion is difficult to capture on film.—
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PNDbotics positions the two platforms as complementary systems, pairing high-fidelity data acquisition with agile humanoid execution to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics.—
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
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“Loyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalty. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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